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ZIP Code 49961

Houghton, Michigan

FIPS 49961

Juniper

ZIP Code 49961 is in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 14th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 37% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$86,200

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.4

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

104

Median Age

73.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$86,200

Lower than 86%

Median Property Tax

$1,110

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.6

Lower than 83%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

8.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

40.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

189.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

31.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

121.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.4

Lower than 63%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

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

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  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 49961: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49961?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49961 is $86,200, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49961?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49961 is $1,110, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49961 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49961 cost about 1.6× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49961?
ZIP Code 49961 averages 40.4°F year-round, summer highs near 74.1°F, winter lows around 8.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 121.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49961 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49961's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.4 (lower than 63% 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 →