ZIP Code 48883
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Shepherd · Isabella County · Michigan
- Population
- 7,122
- Median income
- $65,223
- Median home value
- $160,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.3%
- Land area
- 304.4 sq mi
23/sq mi
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.3
Detroit
ZIP code 48883 in Shepherd, Michigan has a population of 7,122. The median household income is $65,223, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $160,300, 42% below the US average. 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48883 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 304.4 square miles in Shepherd, Isabella County, Michigan. The area is home to 7,122 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 48883 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48883 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 48883 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 48883
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48883.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 48883?
40.3
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.5%
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?
$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
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?
2,965
Total Housing Units
2,735
Occupied Units
230
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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