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 Moderate-density area
- $65,223
- Median income Near-median income area
- $160,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48883 (Shepherd, MI) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.7 in 2023 to 216.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,355. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $160,300 (27% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $842; owner occupancy is 87.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Isabella County, so 48883 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 48883
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shepherd, MI
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$30,355
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48883 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Shepherd, 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)
$65,223 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
2,965housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 48858
Mount Pleasant (48858)
50,025 residents
- 48880 10,669
Saint Louis (48880)
10,669 residents
- 48883 7,122
Shepherd (48883)
7,122 residents
- 48832 1,393
Elwell (48832)
1,393 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48883 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48883 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48832
Elwell (48832)
$73,393 median income
- 48883
Shepherd (48883)
$65,223 median income
- 48880
Saint Louis (48880)
$59,922 median income
- 48858
Mount Pleasant (48858)
$51,267 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48883, 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 (7,122 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 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.
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