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ZIP Code 49938

Gogebic, Michigan

FIPS 49938

Juniper

ZIP Code 49938 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 19th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$104,000

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

86%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

44.1

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,460

Median Age

50

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$104,000

Lower than 81%

Median Property Tax

$1,601

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.23

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$628

Lower than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

86%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

7%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

57%

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

5.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

40.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

202.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

185.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

44.1

Lower than 73%

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 49938: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49938?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49938 is $104,000, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49938?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49938 is $1,601, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49938 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49938 cost about 2.23× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49938?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49938 is $628 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49938?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49938 have moved 86% over the past five years (7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49938?
ZIP Code 49938 averages 40.2°F year-round, summer highs near 75.3°F, winter lows around 5.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 185.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49938 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49938's FEMA National Risk Index score is 44.1 (lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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