PlainZIP

Pompeii, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48874

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

180
121/sq mi
$75,774
Median income
$111,300
Median home value
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pompeii pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
121
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48874 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48874 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pompeii, Gratiot County, Michigan, home to just 180 residents across 1.5 square miles, a density of 121 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48874 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,774 (3% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $36,713. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Housing costs here run $111,300 for a typical home value (49% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 100.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is -. To put 48874 in local context, 5 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 →

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 48874, Pompeii, 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

180

Population

1.5

Area (sq mi)

121

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48874?

51.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%

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?

$75,774

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$36,713

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 48874 ranks nationally

Pompeii, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,774 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 79.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.9%

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

What does housing look like?

51

Total Housing Units

51

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$111,300

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 48874, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $409,000.

3

Businesses

12

Employees

$409K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 48874 vs 48806 →

ZIP 48874 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 48874 ranks #6 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 48874 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 48874 ranks #3 of 6 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
48806 Ashley, MI 1,676 4.9 mi
48847 Ithaca, MI 6,041 5.9 mi
48871 Perrinton, MI 1,952 4.6 mi
48856 Middleton, MI 966 7.2 mi
48853 Maple Rapids, MI 671 7.6 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
48871 standard
Perrinton, MI
Pop: 1,952
48806 standard
Ashley, MI
Pop: 1,676

Related Areas

Gratiot County Pompeii, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48874 in? ▼
ZIP code 48874 (Pompeii) 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 48874? ▼
ZIP code 48874 in Pompeii, MI has a population of 180 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48874? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48874 is $75,774, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48874? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48874 is $111,300, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48874? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48874 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48874? ▼
ZIP code 48874 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48874? ▼
In ZIP code 48874, 79.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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