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ZIP Code 49903

Iron, Michigan

FIPS 49903

Juniper

ZIP Code 49903 is in the top 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 14th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$85,600

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.9

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

233

Median Age

67.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$85,600

Lower than 86%

Median Property Tax

$917

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.05

Lower than 74%

Median Rent

$713

Lower than 68%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

2.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

38.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

202.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

31.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

121.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.9

Higher than 76%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 49903: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49903?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49903 is $85,600, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49903?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49903 is $917, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49903 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49903 cost about 2.05× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49903?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49903 is $713 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49903?
ZIP Code 49903 averages 38.9°F year-round, summer highs near 76.2°F, winter lows around 2.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 121.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49903 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49903's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.9 (higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →