Harrison, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48625
Clare County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,152
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,030
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harrison pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48625 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48625 (Harrison, MI) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.1 in 2023 to 197.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48625 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harrison, Clare County, Michigan, home to 13,152 residents across 623.3 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48625 reports a modest median household income of $43,030 (41% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,795. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,100 (47% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $629; owner occupancy is 89.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Clare County, so 48625 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 48625
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrison, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48625.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 19
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48625, Harrison, 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
13,152
Population
623.3
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48625?
53.0
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$43,030
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$27,795
Per Capita Income
24.7%
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Unemployment Rate
35.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48625 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Harrison, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$43,030 6th percentile higher than 6% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,785housing units
10,785
Total Housing Units
5,510
Occupied Units
5,275
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,100
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$629
Median Rent
1973
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48625 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.6% | 124 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 139 |
| 2022 | +20.3% | 167 |
| 2023 | +13.8% | 190 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 198 |
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 201 business establishments in ZIP 48625, employing approximately 1,420 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,388,000.
201
Businesses
1,420
Employees
$51.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 24.9% |
| Construction | 29 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.5% |
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 48625 vs 48633 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48633 | Lake George, MI | 210 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48625, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,152 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48625 in?
ZIP code 48625 (Harrison) 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 48625?
ZIP code 48625 in Harrison, MI has a population of 13,152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48625?
The median household income in ZIP 48625 is $43,030, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48625?
The median home value in ZIP 48625 is $117,100, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48625?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48625 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48625?
ZIP code 48625 has 201 business establishments employing approximately 1,420 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48625?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48625 are: Retail trade (50), Construction (29), Accommodation and food services (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48625?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48625 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 48625?
In ZIP code 48625, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% 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 48625?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48625 is 35.6 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 48625?
In ZIP code 48625, approximately 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48625?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48625 is 24.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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