ZIP Code 48476

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Vernon · Shiawassee County · Michigan

Population
577

838/sq mi

Median income
$70,000

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$134,100

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.5%

Median age 45.7

Land area
0.7 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48476 in Vernon, Michigan has a population of 577. The median household income is $70,000, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $134,100, 52% below the US average. 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48476 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.7 square miles in Vernon, Shiawassee County, Michigan. The area is home to 577 residents, producing a population density of 838 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48476 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48476 sits at $70,000 (5% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,137. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $134,100 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $1,250 per month, and 94.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48476 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shiawassee County, so you can benchmark 48476 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48476, Vernon, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

577

Population

0.7

Area (sq mi)

838

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48476?

45.7

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$70,000

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$34,137

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

294

Total Housing Units

272

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.9%
Renter 5.1%

$134,100

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$1,250

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 48476, employing approximately 106 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,407,000.

13

Businesses

106

Employees

$5.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 30.8%
Construction 3 23.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48476 vs 48429 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48429 Durand, MI 8,944 2.6 mi
48817 Corunna, MI 6,422 5.5 mi
48414 Bancroft, MI 2,492 5.8 mi
48449 Lennon, MI 3,147 5.8 mi
48418 Byron, MI 4,312 9.8 mi
48857 Morrice, MI 2,453 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48476 in?
ZIP code 48476 (Vernon) is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan. Shiawassee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shiawassee-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48476?
ZIP code 48476 in Vernon, MI has a population of 577 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48476?
The median household income in ZIP 48476 is $70,000, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48476?
The median home value in ZIP 48476 is $134,100, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48476?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48476 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48476?
ZIP code 48476 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 106 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48476?
In ZIP code 48476, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48476?
In ZIP code 48476, approximately 94.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48476?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48476 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Vernon, MI

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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