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 Moderate-density area
- $84,803
- Median income Above-median income area
- $230,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,174. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $230,600 (5% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,048; 82.6% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gratiot County, so 48871 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 48871
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Perrinton, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48871.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48871?
41.2
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
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?
$84,803
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$43,174
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
38.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48871 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Perrinton, 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)
$84,803 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
914housing units
914
Total Housing Units
835
Occupied Units
79
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,600
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 48871 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48847
Ithaca (48847)
6,041 residents
- 48835
Fowler (48835)
2,680 residents
- 48871 1,952
Perrinton (48871)
1,952 residents
- 48889 1,322
Sumner (48889)
1,322 residents
- 48856 966
Middleton (48856)
966 residents
- 48853 671
Maple Rapids (48853)
671 residents
- 48874 180
Pompeii (48874)
180 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48871 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48871 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48856
Middleton (48856)
$91,413 median income
- 48871
Perrinton (48871)
$84,803 median income
- 48835
Fowler (48835)
$81,964 median income
- 48874
Pompeii (48874)
$75,774 median income
- 48847
Ithaca (48847)
$66,264 median income
- 48889
Sumner (48889)
$60,200 median income
- 48853
Maple Rapids (48853)
$51,607 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48871, 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 (1,952 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 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.
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