ZIP Code 48817

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Corunna · Shiawassee County · Michigan

Population
6,422

42/sq mi

Median income
$55,194

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$171,700

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.1%

Median age 47.7

Land area
152.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 48817 in Corunna, Michigan has a population of 6,422. The median household income is $55,194, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $171,700, 38% below the US average. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48817 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 152.9 square miles in Corunna, Shiawassee County, Michigan. The area is home to 6,422 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 48817 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48817 sits at $55,194 (25% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $33,068. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $171,700 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $946 per month, and 70.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48817 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shiawassee County, so you can benchmark 48817 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 48817

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48817.

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 48817, Corunna, 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

6,422

Population

152.9

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48817?

47.7

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$55,194

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$33,068

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,576

Total Housing Units

2,449

Occupied Units

127

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.5%

$171,700

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$946

Median Rent

1968

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

+10.9%

YoY Change (2024)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48817 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 124
2021 +11.6% 138
2022 +15.6% 160
2023 +5.1% 168
2024 +10.9% 186

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 89 business establishments in ZIP 48817, employing approximately 1,232 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,893,000.

89

Businesses

1,232

Employees

$43.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 21.4%
Construction 10 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 9 10.1%
Finance and insurance 7 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.7%
Other services (except public administration) 6 6.7%
Manufacturing 5 5.6%
Wholesale trade 4 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
48476 Vernon, MI 577 5.5 mi
48449 Lennon, MI 3,147 4.9 mi
48429 Durand, MI 8,944 7.9 mi
48460 New Lothrop, MI 2,330 8.1 mi
48867 Owosso, MI 28,264 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48817 in?
ZIP code 48817 (Corunna) is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan. Shiawassee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shiawassee-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48817?
ZIP code 48817 in Corunna, MI has a population of 6,422 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48817?
The median household income in ZIP 48817 is $55,194, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48817?
The median home value in ZIP 48817 is $171,700, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48817?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48817 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48817?
ZIP code 48817 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 1,232 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48817?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48817 are: Retail trade (19), Construction (10), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48817?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48817 increased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 48817?
In ZIP code 48817, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 48817?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48817 is 24.3 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 48817?
In ZIP code 48817, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48817?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48817 is 9.6% 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 Corunna, 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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