Rosebush, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48878
Isabella County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,677
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,656
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rosebush pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48878 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48878 (Rosebush, MI) fell -9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.6 in 2023 to 173.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48878 covers 83.0 square miles in Rosebush, Isabella County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,677 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48878 reports a modest median household income of $57,656 (21% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,570. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $150,300 (32% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $598; owner occupancy is 91.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Isabella County, so 48878 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 48878
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rosebush, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48878.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
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 48878, Rosebush, 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
1,677
Population
83.0
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48878?
51.0
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
1.0%
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?
$57,656
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$37,570
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48878 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Rosebush, 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)
$57,656 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
745housing units
745
Total Housing Units
561
Occupied Units
184
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,300
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$598
Median Rent
1975
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
-9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48878 have decreased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.0% | 136 |
| 2021 | +4.7% | 143 |
| 2022 | +25.3% | 179 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 191 |
| 2024 | -9.2% | 173 |
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 37 business establishments in ZIP 48878, employing approximately 1,851 people with a combined annual payroll of $193,624,000.
37
Businesses
1,851
Employees
$193.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 24.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 13.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.1% |
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 48878 vs 48858 →
ZIP 48878 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48858
Mount Pleasant (48858)
50,025 residents
- 48617 8,857
Clare (48617)
8,857 residents
- 48622 6,491
Farwell (48622)
6,491 residents
- 48878 1,677
Rosebush (48878)
1,677 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48878 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48878 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48617
Clare (48617)
$58,321 median income
- 48878
Rosebush (48878)
$57,656 median income
- 48622
Farwell (48622)
$56,804 median income
- 48858
Mount Pleasant (48858)
$51,267 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48878 ranks #2 of 4 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 48878, 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 (1,677 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 48878 in?
ZIP code 48878 (Rosebush) is located in Isabella County, Michigan. Isabella County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/isabella-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48878?
ZIP code 48878 in Rosebush, MI has a population of 1,677 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48878?
The median household income in ZIP 48878 is $57,656, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48878?
The median home value in ZIP 48878 is $150,300, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48878?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48878 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48878?
ZIP code 48878 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 1,851 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48878?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48878 are: Construction (9), Manufacturing (5), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48878?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48878 decreased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 48878?
In ZIP code 48878, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 48878?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48878 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48878?
In ZIP code 48878, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48878?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48878 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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