PlainZIP

Farwell, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48622

Clare County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,491
26/sq mi
$56,804
Median income
$136,700
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Farwell pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48622 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48622 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Farwell, Clare County, Michigan, home to 6,491 residents across 246.8 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48622 reports a modest median household income of $56,804 (23% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,465. Local economic indicators show a 18.2% poverty rate alongside 6.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $136,700 (38% below the state average), median rent at $761 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 48622 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Clare County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 48622

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farwell, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48622.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48622, Farwell, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,491

Population

246.8

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48622?

48.9

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$56,804

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$29,465

Per Capita Income

18.2%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48622 ranks nationally

Farwell, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,804 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,452

Total Housing Units

2,490

Occupied Units

962

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$136,700

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$761

Median Rent

1979

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

-6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48622 have decreased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 133
2021 +15.9% 154
2022 +11.0% 171
2023 +30.8% 223
2024 -6.7% 208

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 93 business establishments in ZIP 48622, employing approximately 1,150 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,780,000.

93

Businesses

1,150

Employees

$55.8M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 21.5%
Retail trade 16 17.2%
Health care and social assistance 11 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 11 11.8%
Manufacturing 9 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 9 9.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.4%

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 48622 vs 48633 →

ZIP 48622 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48622 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48622 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48622 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48633 Lake George, MI 210 7.2 mi
48632 Lake, MI 5,125 7.1 mi
48878 Rosebush, MI 1,677 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clare County

48625 standard
Harrison, MI
Pop: 13,152
48617 standard
Clare, MI
Pop: 8,857
48632 standard
Lake, MI
Pop: 5,125
48633 standard
Lake George, MI
Pop: 210

Related Areas

Clare County Farwell, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48622 in? ▼
ZIP code 48622 (Farwell) is located in Clare County, Michigan. Clare County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clare-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48622? ▼
ZIP code 48622 in Farwell, MI has a population of 6,491 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48622? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48622 is $56,804, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48622? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48622 is $136,700, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48622? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48622 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48622? ▼
ZIP code 48622 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 1,150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48622? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48622 are: Construction (20), Retail trade (16), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48622? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48622 decreased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 48622? ▼
In ZIP code 48622, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 48622? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48622 is 23.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48622? ▼
In ZIP code 48622, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48622? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48622 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.