PlainZIP

Perrinton, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48871

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

1,952
25/sq mi
$84,803
Median income
$230,600
Median home value
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Perrinton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48871 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48871 covers 78.4 square miles in Perrinton, Gratiot County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,952 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48871 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,803 (16% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,174. Poverty here runs at 8.4%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. Housing costs here run $230,600 for a typical home value (5% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,048 a month; 82.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 39 minutes. To put 48871 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Gratiot County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48871

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Perrinton, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48871.

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 48871, Perrinton, 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

1,952

Population

78.4

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48871?

41.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$84,803

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$43,174

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

38.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48871 ranks nationally

Perrinton, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,803 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

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

What does housing look like?

914

Total Housing Units

835

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$230,600

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$1,048

Median Rent

1977

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

+20.3%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48871 have increased 20.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -3.7% 121
2020 +6.5% 129
2021 +12.4% 145
2022 +20.3% 175
2024 – 181

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 21 business establishments in ZIP 48871, employing approximately 112 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,011,000.

21

Businesses

112

Employees

$5.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 23.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 19.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 19.1%

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 48871 vs 48853 →

ZIP 48871 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 48871 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 48871 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 48871 ranks #2 of 7 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
48853 Maple Rapids, MI 671 3.7 mi
48856 Middleton, MI 966 4.4 mi
48874 Pompeii, MI 180 4.6 mi
48835 Fowler, MI 2,680 9.4 mi
48847 Ithaca, MI 6,041 9.5 mi
48889 Sumner, MI 1,322 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gratiot County

48801 standard
Alma, MI
Pop: 12,923
48847 standard
Ithaca, MI
Pop: 6,041
48615 standard
Breckenridge, MI
Pop: 3,058
48877 standard
Riverdale, MI
Pop: 2,392
48806 standard
Ashley, MI
Pop: 1,676
48662 standard
Wheeler, MI
Pop: 1,594

Related Areas

Gratiot County Perrinton, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48871 in? ▼
ZIP code 48871 (Perrinton) 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 48871? ▼
ZIP code 48871 in Perrinton, MI has a population of 1,952 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48871? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48871 is $84,803, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48871? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48871 is $230,600, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48871? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48871 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48871? ▼
ZIP code 48871 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 112 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48871? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48871 are: Construction (5), Transportation and warehousing (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48871? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48871 increased by 20.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 48871? ▼
In ZIP code 48871, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% 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 48871? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48871 is 38.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48871? ▼
In ZIP code 48871, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48871? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48871 is 8.4% 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.