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 Moderate-density area
- $55,194
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Corunna pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48817 (Corunna, MI) rose +10.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 167.8 in 2023 to 186.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,068. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,700 (22% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $946; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shiawassee County, so 48817 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance 7
Finance and insurance
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 48817?
47.7
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
0.9%
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?
$55,194
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$33,068
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48817 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Corunna, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,194 20th percentile higher than 20% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,576housing units
2,576
Total Housing Units
2,449
Occupied Units
127
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,700
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 48867
Owosso (48867)
28,264 residents
- 48429 8,944
Durand (48429)
8,944 residents
- 48817 6,422
Corunna (48817)
6,422 residents
- 48449 3,147
Lennon (48449)
3,147 residents
- 48460 2,330
New Lothrop (48460)
2,330 residents
- 48476 577
Vernon (48476)
577 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48817 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48817 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48460
New Lothrop (48460)
$80,000 median income
- 48476
Vernon (48476)
$70,000 median income
- 48449
Lennon (48449)
$69,545 median income
- 48429
Durand (48429)
$67,725 median income
- 48867
Owosso (48867)
$59,825 median income
- 48817
Corunna (48817)
$55,194 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48817, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,422 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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