PlainZIP

Corunna, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48817

Shiawassee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,422
42/sq mi
$55,194
Median income
$171,700
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Corunna pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48817 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48817 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corunna, Shiawassee County, Michigan, home to 6,422 residents across 152.9 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48817 reports a modest median household income of $55,194 (25% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $33,068. Poverty here runs at 9.6%, with unemployment measured at 5.7%. Median home value sits at $171,700 (22% below the state average), median rent at $946 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 48817

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corunna, MI

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,422

Population

152.9

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 48817 ranks nationally

Corunna, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,194 21st percentile higher than 21% 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

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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?

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48817 vs 48476 →

ZIP 48817 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48817 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48817 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48817 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Shiawassee County

48867 standard
Owosso, MI
Pop: 28,264
48429 standard
Durand, MI
Pop: 8,944
48872 standard
Perry, MI
Pop: 7,840
48848 standard
Laingsburg, MI
Pop: 7,789
48449 standard
Lennon, MI
Pop: 3,147
48414 standard
Bancroft, MI
Pop: 2,492

Related Areas

Shiawassee County Corunna, MI Michigan

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.

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