48871 ZIP Code, Perrinton, MI
48871 is a ZIP code in Perrinton, Michigan in Gratiot County. It covers 29 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48853, 48856 and 48874. 2,103 people live here in 835 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $84,803, above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Perrinton, MI
- County: Gratiot County
- Land area: 29 sq mi
- Population: 2,103
- Median household income: $84,803
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,103 |
| Households | 835 |
| Median household income | $84,803 |
| Income per person | $43,174 |
| Median age | 41.2 |
| Homeowners | 82.6% |
| Median home value | $230,600 |
| Median rent | $1,048 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 38.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% |
| Broadband internet | 84.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.3% |
| $10–15K | 1.9% |
| $15–25K | 4.9% |
| $25–35K | 9.2% |
| $35–50K | 14.6% |
| $50–75K | 12.6% |
| $75–100K | 14.3% |
| $100–150K | 24.9% |
| $150–200K | 4.3% |
| $200K+ | 12.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.0% |
| 10–19 | 13.0% |
| 20–24 | 6.3% |
| 25–34 | 10.0% |
| 35–44 | 14.9% |
| 45–54 | 9.3% |
| 55–64 | 11.9% |
| 65–74 | 14.1% |
| 75+ | 7.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.6% |
| Owned outright | 37.1% |
| Rented | 15.7% |
| Vacant | 8.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.3% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 10.0% |
Businesses in 48871
21 business establishments with 112 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48853 — Maple Rapids village, MI (4 mi)
- 48856 (4.1 mi)
- 48874 (4.5 mi)
- 48862 (9 mi)
- 48806 — Ashley village, MI (9.2 mi)
- 48811 — Carson City city, MI (9.4 mi)
- 48845 — Hubbardston village, MI (9.5 mi)
- 48847 — Ithaca city, MI (9.5 mi)
Areas that include 48871
- Perrinton, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Gratiot County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 12: highest median household income in Gratiot County
- No. 1 of 12: highest median home value in Gratiot County
- No. 4 of 12: highest share of households with children in Gratiot County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48871, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48871 in?
- 48871 is a Perrinton, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Perrinton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48871 in?
- 48871 is in Gratiot County.
- What is the population of 48871?
- About 2,103 people (±323), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,994.
- What is the median household income in 48871?
- $84,803 (±$19,532), 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 48871?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48871 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48871?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48853 (4 mi, Maple Rapids), 48856 (4.1 mi), 48874 (4.5 mi), 48862 (9 mi), 48806 (9.2 mi, Ashley) and 48811 (9.4 mi, Carson City).
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