ZIP Code 48625
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Harrison · Clare County · Michigan
- Population
- 13,152
- Median income
- $43,030
- Median home value
- $117,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 9.2%
- Land area
- 623.3 sq mi
21/sq mi
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
▼ 58% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
Median age 53
Detroit
ZIP code 48625 in Harrison, Michigan has a population of 13,152. The median household income is $43,030, which is 44% below the national average. Median home value is $117,100, 58% below the US average. 9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48625 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 623.3 square miles in Harrison, Clare County, Michigan. The area is home to 13,152 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 48625 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48625 sits at $43,030 (41% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $27,795. The poverty rate stands at 24.7% and the unemployment rate at 15.6%. 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, a direct signal of whether 48625 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 48625
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$27,795
Per Capita Income
24.7%
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Unemployment Rate
35.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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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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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