PlainZIP

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
$43,030
Median income
$117,100
Median home value
9.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $27,795. Local economic indicators show a 24.7% poverty rate alongside 15.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $117,100 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $629 per month, and 89.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Clare County, so you can benchmark 48625 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48625?

53.0

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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

$27,795

Per Capita Income

24.7%

Poverty Rate

15.6%

Unemployment Rate

35.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48625 ranks nationally

Harrison, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,030 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,785

Total Housing Units

5,510

Occupied Units

5,275

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.7%
Renter 10.3%

$117,100

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$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

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Pop: 8,857
48622 standard
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Pop: 6,491
48632 standard
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Pop: 5,125
48633 standard
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Pop: 210

Related Areas

Clare County Harrison, MI Michigan

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.

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