ZIP Code 48877

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Riverdale · Gratiot County · Michigan

Population
2,392

27/sq mi

Median income
$64,653

▼ 15% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$112,300

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.7%

Median age 45.1

Land area
87.3 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48877 in Riverdale, Michigan has a population of 2,392. The median household income is $64,653, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $112,300, 60% below the US average. 10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48877 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 87.3 square miles in Riverdale, Gratiot County, Michigan. The area is home to 2,392 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 48877 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48877 sits at $64,653 (12% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,562. The poverty rate stands at 18.7% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. On housing, the median home value is $112,300 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $636 per month, and 92.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48877 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gratiot County, so you can benchmark 48877 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 48877

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48877.

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 48877, Riverdale, 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

2,392

Population

87.3

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48877?

45.1

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
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 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$64,653

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$43,562

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

30.7 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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,007

Total Housing Units

815

Occupied Units

192

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

$112,300

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$636

Median Rent

1983

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

+1.2%

YoY Change (2023)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48877 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -0.1% 139
2020 -2.4% 136
2021 +21.8% 165
2022 +12.9% 187
2023 +1.2% 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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 48877, employing approximately 114 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,838,000.

18

Businesses

114

Employees

$3.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 33.3%
Retail trade 3 16.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 16.7%

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 48877 vs 48832 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48832 Elwell, MI 1,393 3.3 mi
48891 Vestaburg, MI 2,985 3.6 mi
48889 Sumner, MI 1,322 7.9 mi
48818 Crystal, MI 2,407 9.1 mi
48896 Winn, MI 154 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48877 in?
ZIP code 48877 (Riverdale) 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 48877?
ZIP code 48877 in Riverdale, MI has a population of 2,392 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48877?
The median household income in ZIP 48877 is $64,653, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48877?
The median home value in ZIP 48877 is $112,300, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48877?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48877 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48877?
ZIP code 48877 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 114 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48877?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48877 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48877?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48877 increased by 1.2% in 2023. 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 48877?
In ZIP code 48877, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% 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 48877?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48877 is 30.7 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 48877?
In ZIP code 48877, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48877?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48877 is 18.7% 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 Riverdale, 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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