ZIP Code 48727

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Clifford · Lapeer County · Michigan

Population
1,269

20/sq mi

Median income
$64,583

▼ 15% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$162,900

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.2%

Median age 51.5

Land area
62.2 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48727 in Clifford, Michigan has a population of 1,269. The median household income is $64,583, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $162,900, 41% below the US average. 7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48727 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 62.2 square miles in Clifford, Lapeer County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,269 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 48727 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48727 sits at $64,583 (12% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,237. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 10.1%. On housing, the median home value is $162,900 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $950 per month, and 92.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48727 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lapeer County, so you can benchmark 48727 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 →

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 48727, Clifford, 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

1,269

Population

62.2

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48727?

51.5

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 98.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$64,583

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$32,237

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment Rate

37.3 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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.2%

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

What does housing look like?

416

Total Housing Units

362

Occupied Units

54

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

$162,900

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$950

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+14.9%

YoY Change (2022)

151

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+51%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48727 have increased 14.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +51% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +1.6% 122
2019 -9.6% 110
2020 +8.0% 119
2021 +10.7% 131
2022 +14.9% 151

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 48727, employing approximately 157 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,160,000.

12

Businesses

157

Employees

$9.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 41.7%

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 48727 vs 48760 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48760 Silverwood, MI 1,351 4.2 mi
48741 Kingston, MI 2,086 6.6 mi
48461 North Branch, MI 8,428 7.4 mi
48453 Marlette, MI 5,146 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48727 in?
ZIP code 48727 (Clifford) is located in Lapeer County, Michigan. Lapeer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lapeer-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48727?
ZIP code 48727 in Clifford, MI has a population of 1,269 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48727?
The median household income in ZIP 48727 is $64,583, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48727?
The median home value in ZIP 48727 is $162,900, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48727?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48727 is White at 98.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48727?
ZIP code 48727 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 157 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48727?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48727 increased by 14.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 51%. 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 48727?
In ZIP code 48727, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.2% 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 48727?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48727 is 37.3 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 48727?
In ZIP code 48727, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48727?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48727 is 12.3% 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 Clifford, MI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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