48727 ZIP Code — Clifford, MI

Lapeer County, Michigan

ZIP code 48727 is located in Clifford, Michigan, within Lapeer County. It covers approximately 24.18 square miles and serves a population of 984 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989/810.

About ZIP code 48727

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,333. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48727 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

984

population

24.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48727 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48727

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48727. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clifford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48741 Kingston (3.1 mi) 48760 Silverwood (5.6 mi) 48744 Mayville (8.8 mi) 48453 Marlette (9.1 mi) 48729 Deford (9.8 mi) 48461 North Branch (10.1 mi) 48435 Fostoria (11.3 mi) 48426 Decker (12.7 mi) 48416 Brown City (13.2 mi) 48723 Caro (13.9 mi) 48464 Otter Lake (15.1 mi) 48472 Snover (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	984
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	24.18 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	43.3542
Longitude	-83.1842
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989/810

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	37.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	36.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	21.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

984

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$58,333

Median household income

$28,257

Per capita income

$151,900

Median home value

$792

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

374

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	202	20.5%
18 and over	782	79.5%
65 and over	172	17.5%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	980	99.3%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.3%
Other race	3	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	37.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	36.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	21.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$58,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 25.6%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,900
Median rent / month	$792
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	84.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	15.1%
3 bedrooms	62.0%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	20.9%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.8%
Electricity	2.4%
Propane / LP gas	33.7%
Fuel oil	4.0%
Wood	24.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	212	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	56	15.0%
Male householder, no spouse	51	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	55	14.7%
Households with children under 18	103	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	128	34.2%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	24.3%
Married	52.6%	55.3%
Separated	1.2%	1.0%
Widowed	2.6%	6.7%
Divorced	17.8%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 52.0%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	3.9%
Kindergarten	11	5.4%
Elementary school	87	42.6%
High school	70	34.3%
College / grad school	28	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.7%

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Retail trade 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Construction 7.8%

Other services 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Professional & management 3.0%

Public administration 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.5%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	30.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.8%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 27.5%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 10.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	30.2%
Supplemental Security	13.6%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	67.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.2%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	942	95.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	981	99.7%
Born in same state	980	99.6%
Born in different state	861	87.5%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	102	10.4%
Italian	92	9.3%
Arab	61	6.2%
German	52	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	1.1%
Irish	6	0.6%
Polish	3	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	91.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48727

What city is ZIP code 48727 in?

ZIP code 48727 is primarily assigned to Clifford, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48727 in?

ZIP code 48727 falls within Lapeer County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48727?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 48727 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 48727 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48727?

The median home value in ZIP code 48727 is $151,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 48727?

ZIP code 48727 has an estimated population of 984 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48727 in?

ZIP code 48727 observes the EST timezone.