ZIP Code 48847

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Ithaca · Gratiot County · Michigan

Population
6,041

19/sq mi

Median income
$66,264

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$172,500

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.9%

Median age 40.4

Land area
317.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 48847 in Ithaca, Michigan has a population of 6,041. The median household income is $66,264, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $172,500, 38% below the US average. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48847 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 317.9 square miles in Ithaca, Gratiot County, Michigan. The area is home to 6,041 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 48847 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48847 sits at $66,264 (10% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $33,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $172,500 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $836 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48847 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gratiot County, so you can benchmark 48847 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 48847

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48847.

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 48847, Ithaca, 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

6,041

Population

317.9

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48847?

40.4

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$66,264

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$33,734

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 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 21.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,482

Total Housing Units

2,335

Occupied Units

147

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$172,500

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$836

Median Rent

1959

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

-5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48847 have decreased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 138
2021 +15.1% 159
2022 +12.8% 180
2023 +10.9% 199
2024 -5.1% 189

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 113 business establishments in ZIP 48847, employing approximately 1,174 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,843,000.

113

Businesses

1,174

Employees

$47.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 21 18.6%
Health care and social assistance 16 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 14 12.4%
Construction 13 11.5%
Manufacturing 11 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 10 8.8%
Finance and insurance 8 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.5%
Wholesale trade 3 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.6%

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 48847 vs 48874 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48874 Pompeii, MI 180 5.9 mi
48806 Ashley, MI 1,676 7.1 mi
48801 Alma, MI 12,923 9.1 mi
48871 Perrinton, MI 1,952 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48847 in?
ZIP code 48847 (Ithaca) is located in Gratiot County, Michigan. Gratiot County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gratiot-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48847?
ZIP code 48847 in Ithaca, MI has a population of 6,041 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48847?
The median household income in ZIP 48847 is $66,264, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48847?
The median home value in ZIP 48847 is $172,500, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48847?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48847 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48847?
ZIP code 48847 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 1,174 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48847?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48847 are: Retail trade (21), Health care and social assistance (16), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48847?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48847 decreased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 48847?
In ZIP code 48847, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 48847?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48847 is 25.6 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 48847?
In ZIP code 48847, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48847?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48847 is 11.9% 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 Ithaca, 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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