48617 ZIP Code, Clare, MI
48617 is a ZIP code in Clare, Michigan — mostly in Clare County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Isabella County. It covers 138 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48622, 48878 and 48618. 9,403 people live here in 3,314 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $58,321, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Clare, MI
- County: Clare County
- Land area: 138 sq mi
- Population: 9,403
- Median household income: $58,321
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,403 |
| Households | 3,314 |
| Median household income | $58,321 |
| Income per person | $28,864 |
| Median age | 37.9 |
| Homeowners | 77.6% |
| Median home value | $160,100 |
| Median rent | $842 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% |
| Broadband internet | 81.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 14.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.1% |
| $10–15K | 1.6% |
| $15–25K | 11.2% |
| $25–35K | 11.8% |
| $35–50K | 13.1% |
| $50–75K | 17.7% |
| $75–100K | 12.7% |
| $100–150K | 17.2% |
| $150–200K | 5.3% |
| $200K+ | 4.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.9% |
| 10–19 | 15.1% |
| 20–24 | 6.5% |
| 25–34 | 11.8% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 12.9% |
| 55–64 | 11.5% |
| 65–74 | 10.6% |
| 75+ | 7.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.6% |
| Owned outright | 33.2% |
| Rented | 18.3% |
| Vacant | 17.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.9% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 3.2% |
| 5–19 units | 6.1% |
| 20+ units | 3.9% |
| Mobile / other | 11.5% |
Businesses in 48617
300 business establishments with 4,309 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 54
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 45
- Accommodation and Food Services: 35
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 31
- Construction: 28
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 20
- Manufacturing: 17
- Wholesale Trade: 11
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48622 — Farwell village, MI (8.7 mi)
- 48878 — Rosebush village, MI (10.5 mi)
- 48618 — Coleman city, MI (11.3 mi)
- 48633 (12.7 mi)
- 48612 — Beaverton city, MI (14 mi)
- 48625 — Harrison city, MI (15.1 mi)
- 48632 (15.2 mi)
- 48858 — Mount Pleasant city, MI (16.7 mi)
Areas that include 48617
- Clare, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Loomis, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Clare County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Isabella County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 6: highest median household income in Clare County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median home value in Clare County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of households with children in Clare County
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Clare County
- No. 1 of 6: lowest median age in Clare County
- No. 3 of 6: fastest population growth in Clare County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48617, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48617 in?
- 48617 is a Clare, MI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Clare and 2% lies inside Loomis; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48617 in?
- 48617 is mostly in Clare County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Isabella County.
- What is the population of 48617?
- About 9,403 people (±521), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 8,902.
- What is the median household income in 48617?
- $58,321 (±$6,837), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48617?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48617 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48617?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48622 (8.7 mi, Farwell), 48878 (10.5 mi, Rosebush), 48618 (11.3 mi, Coleman), 48633 (12.7 mi), 48612 (14 mi, Beaverton) and 48625 (15.1 mi, Harrison).
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