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ZIP Code 49921

Houghton, Michigan

FIPS 49921

Juniper

ZIP Code 49921 is in the top 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 37th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$211,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

27.4

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

336

Median Age

21.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$211,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,036

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Rent

$763

Lower than 63%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

73.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

40.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

174.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

31.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

207.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

27.4

Lower than 87%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 49921: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49921?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49921 is $211,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49921?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49921 is $2,036, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49921?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49921 is $763 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49921?
ZIP Code 49921 averages 40.7°F year-round, summer highs near 73.3°F, winter lows around 11.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 207.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49921 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49921's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.4 (lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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