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ZIP Code 48615

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Breckenridge · Gratiot County · Michigan

Population
3,058

21/sq mi

Median income
$70,000

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$143,400

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.7%

Median age 39

Land area
149.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 48615 in Breckenridge, Michigan has a population of 3,058. The median household income is $70,000, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $143,400, 48% below the US average. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48615 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 149.2 square miles in Breckenridge, Gratiot County, Michigan. The area is home to 3,058 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 48615 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48615 sits at $70,000 (5% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,971. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $143,400 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $792 per month, and 78.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48615 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gratiot County, so you can benchmark 48615 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 48615

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48615.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 48615, Breckenridge, 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

3,058

Population

149.2

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48615?

39.0

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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

$31,971

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,174

Total Housing Units

1,120

Occupied Units

54

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$143,400

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$792

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+35.5%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48615 have increased 35.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.9% 141
2021 +17.0% 164
2022 +30.6% 215
2023 -21.7% 168
2024 +35.5% 228

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 48615, employing approximately 563 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,347,000.

48

Businesses

563

Employees

$25.3M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 20.8%
Accommodation and food services 9 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 9 18.8%
Construction 6 12.5%
Wholesale trade 4 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.3%

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 48615 vs 48662 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48662 Wheeler, MI 1,594 3.3 mi
48880 Saint Louis, MI 10,669 5.2 mi
48637 Merrill, MI 3,359 6.9 mi

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Related Areas

Gratiot County Breckenridge, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48615 in? ▼
ZIP code 48615 (Breckenridge) is located in Gratiot County, Michigan. Gratiot County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gratiot-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48615? ▼
ZIP code 48615 in Breckenridge, MI has a population of 3,058 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48615? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48615 is $70,000, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48615? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48615 is $143,400, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48615? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48615 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48615? ▼
ZIP code 48615 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 563 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48615? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48615 are: Retail trade (10), Accommodation and food services (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48615? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48615 increased by 35.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48615? ▼
In ZIP code 48615, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48615? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48615 is 28.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48615? ▼
In ZIP code 48615, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48615? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48615 is 12.8% 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 Breckenridge, MI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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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