PlainZIP

Shepherd, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48883

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

7,122
23/sq mi
$65,223
Median income
$160,300
Median home value
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shepherd pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48883 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48883 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shepherd, Isabella County, Michigan, home to 7,122 residents across 304.4 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48883 reports a modest median household income of $65,223 (11% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,355. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $160,300 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $842 per month, and 87.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Isabella County, so you can benchmark 48883 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 48883

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shepherd, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48883.

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 48883, Shepherd, 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

7,122

Population

304.4

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48883?

40.3

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$65,223

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$30,355

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48883 ranks nationally

Shepherd, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,223 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,965

Total Housing Units

2,735

Occupied Units

230

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.6%
Renter 12.4%

$160,300

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$842

Median Rent

1979

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48883 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 145
2021 +9.3% 159
2022 +22.1% 194
2023 +3.7% 201
2024 +7.7% 216

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 92 business establishments in ZIP 48883, employing approximately 635 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,347,000.

92

Businesses

635

Employees

$32.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 18.5%
Retail trade 15 16.3%
Health care and social assistance 13 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 9 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 6 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.4%
Finance and insurance 4 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.3%
Manufacturing 3 3.3%
Wholesale trade 3 3.3%

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 48883 vs 48880 →

ZIP 48883 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 48883 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 48883 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 48883 ranks #2 of 4 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
48880 Saint Louis, MI 10,669 7.7 mi
48858 Mount Pleasant, MI 50,025 8.2 mi
48832 Elwell, MI 1,393 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Isabella County

48858 standard
Mount Pleasant, MI
Pop: 50,025
48893 standard
Weidman, MI
Pop: 5,212
49310 standard
Blanchard, MI
Pop: 3,016
48878 standard
Rosebush, MI
Pop: 1,677
48896 standard
Winn, MI
Pop: 154

Related Areas

Isabella County Shepherd, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48883 in? ▼
ZIP code 48883 (Shepherd) 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 48883? ▼
ZIP code 48883 in Shepherd, MI has a population of 7,122 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48883? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48883 is $65,223, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48883? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48883 is $160,300, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48883? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48883 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48883? ▼
ZIP code 48883 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 635 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48883? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48883 are: Construction (17), Retail trade (15), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48883? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48883 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 48883? ▼
In ZIP code 48883, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 48883? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48883 is 22.4 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 48883? ▼
In ZIP code 48883, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48883? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48883 is 12.7% 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.