PlainZIP

Riverdale, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48877

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

2,392
27/sq mi
$64,653
Median income
$112,300
Median home value
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48877 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48877 covers 87.3 square miles in Riverdale, Gratiot County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,392 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48877 reports a modest median household income of $64,653 (12% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,562. Local economic indicators show a 18.7% poverty rate alongside 9.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $112,300 (49% below the state average); renters pay a median of $636 monthly, and 92.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Gratiot County, letting you compare 48877 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 48877

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riverdale, MI

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

Quick Facts

2,392

Population

87.3

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 48877 ranks nationally

Riverdale, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,653 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 48877 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 48877 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 48877 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 48877 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
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

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
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 Riverdale, MI Michigan

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.

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