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Ithaca, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48847

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

6,041
19/sq mi
$66,264
Median income
$172,500
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ithaca pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48847 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48847 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ithaca, Gratiot County, Michigan, home to 6,041 residents across 317.9 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48847 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $172,500 (21% below the state average), median rent at $836 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Gratiot County, letting you compare 48847 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 48847

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ithaca, MI

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

Quick Facts

6,041

Population

317.9

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 48847 ranks nationally

Ithaca, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,264 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 48847 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 48847 ranks #2 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 48847 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 48847 ranks #3 of 5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Gratiot County

48801 standard
Alma, MI
Pop: 12,923
48615 standard
Breckenridge, MI
Pop: 3,058
48877 standard
Riverdale, MI
Pop: 2,392
48871 standard
Perrinton, MI
Pop: 1,952
48806 standard
Ashley, MI
Pop: 1,676
48662 standard
Wheeler, MI
Pop: 1,594

Related Areas

Gratiot County Ithaca, MI Michigan

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.

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