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ZIP Code 48622

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Farwell · Clare County · Michigan

Population
6,491

26/sq mi

Median income
$56,804

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$136,700

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.4%

Median age 48.9

Land area
246.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 48622 in Farwell, Michigan has a population of 6,491. The median household income is $56,804, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $136,700, 51% below the US average. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48622 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 246.8 square miles in Farwell, Clare County, Michigan. The area is home to 6,491 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 48622 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48622 sits at $56,804 (23% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,465. The poverty rate stands at 18.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $136,700 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $761 per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48622 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Clare County, so you can benchmark 48622 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 48622

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,491

Population

246.8

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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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

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 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.

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Official Data Resources for Farwell, 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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