48871 ZIP Code — Perrinton, MI

Gratiot County, Michigan

ZIP code 48871 is located in Perrinton, Michigan, within Gratiot County. It covers approximately 29.19 square miles and serves a population of 2,232 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48871

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,313. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48871 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,232
population
29.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48871 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48871

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City Status
Perrinton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
48856 Middleton (4 mi) 48811 Carson City (8.6 mi) 48845 Hubbardston (10 mi) 48847 Ithaca (10.1 mi) 48889 Sumner (10.2 mi) 48806 Ashley (10.2 mi) 48835 Fowler (11.1 mi) 48879 Saint Johns (12.3 mi) 48860 Muir (13 mi) 48818 Crystal (13.2 mi) 48873 Pewamo (13.8 mi) 48807 Bannister (13.9 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,232
Population density 76 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 057
Geography
Land area 29.19 sq mi
Water area 0.75 sq mi
Latitude 43.1612
Longitude -84.6895
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 989
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.2% 49.9% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 37.3% 33.1% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 18.5% 14.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 12.0% 2.9% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,232
Population
76
People per sq mi
39.7
Median age
$73,313
Median household income
$36,612
Per capita income
$174,700
Median home value
$941
Median monthly rent
81.4%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
767
Housing units
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
84
Under 5
93
66
5–9
73
92
10–14
101
55
15–19
60
69
20–24
76
111
25–34
122
148
35–44
163
92
45–54
102
46
55–59
50
80
60–64
89
123
65–74
136
62
75–84
69
33
85+
37
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1854724.5%
18 and over1,68575.5%
65 and over46020.6%
Median age39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Two or more races 0.5%
Other race 0.5%
GroupCount%
White2,20998.4%
Hispanic or Latino130.6%
Two or more races120.5%
Other race110.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.2% 49.9% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 37.3% 33.1% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 18.5% 14.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 12.0% 2.9% 5.7%
Under $10k 1.4%
$10k–$15k 1.4%
$15k–$25k 6.0%
$25k–$35k 8.1%
$35k–$50k 17.2%
$50k–$75k 17.5%
$75k–$100k 16.6%
$100k–$150k 19.2%
$150k–$200k 4.4%
$200k+ 8.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.4%
$10k–$15k1.4%
$15k–$25k6.0%
$25k–$35k8.1%
$35k–$50k17.2%
$50k–$75k17.5%
$75k–$100k16.6%
$100k–$150k19.2%
$150k–$200k4.4%
$200k+8.2%
Median income$73,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%
$50k–$100k 10.4%
$100k–$150k 12.7%
$150k–$200k 24.6%
$200k–$300k 19.3%
$300k–$500k 16.1%
$500k–$1M 9.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$174,700
Median rent / month$941
Owner occupied81.4%
Renter occupied18.6%
Vacant9.1%
Single-family detached86.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes12.9%
Median rooms6.7
Avg household size (owned)2.60

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.4%
2000–200912.4%
1990–199917.6%
1980–198914.1%
1970–197911.3%
1960–196913.7%
1950–19598.8%
1940–19496.3%
1939 or earlier13.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom0.4%
2 bedrooms14.0%
3 bedrooms49.1%
4 bedrooms22.5%
5+ bedrooms13.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.2%
1 vehicle27.7%
2 vehicles40.9%
3 or more30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas66.6%
Electricity6.2%
Propane / LP gas21.5%
Fuel oil0.4%
Wood5.1%
No fuel used0.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family46355.2%
Cohabiting couple829.8%
Male householder, no spouse12715.1%
Female householder, no spouse16719.9%
Households with children under 1828233.6%
Households with seniors (65+)28033.4%
Average household size2.60

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.9%24.0%
Married56.9%51.9%
Separated0.5%0.7%
Widowed3.5%10.7%
Divorced11.2%12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 4.2%
HS graduate 34.9%
Some college, no degree 26.4%
Associate's degree 11.1%
Bachelor's degree 18.8%
Graduate / professional 3.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.4%
Bachelor's or higher22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool255.3%
Kindergarten6413.6%
Elementary school23750.4%
High school9219.6%
College / grad school5211.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.2%
Manufacturing 20.8%
Retail trade 7.6%
Other services 6.8%
Construction 6.1%
Public administration 5.9%
Professional & management 5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%
Agriculture & mining 4.2%
Transportation & utilities 2.4%
Finance & real estate 2.0%
Wholesale trade 1.8%
Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.9%
Service13.1%
Sales & office18.6%
Natural resources & construction17.2%
Production & transportation20.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.6%
Government15.3%
Self-employed8.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.6%
Carpool8.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.6%
Work from home3.3%
Other means1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)33.7

Poverty

All people 8.0%
Under 18 years 12.6%
18 and over 6.6%
Married-couple families 1.3%
Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.6%
Retirement income31.6%
Supplemental Security5.0%
Cash public assistance1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP11.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.4%
High blood pressure35.7%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis31.7%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease8.7%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.7%
Binge drinking18.7%
No physical activity22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.3%
Depression22.7%
Fair or poor health15.5%
Poor mental health16.1%
Poor physical health11.7%
No health insurance9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.1%
Visited dentist66.2%
Cholesterol screening91.7%
Teeth loss13.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans714.2%
Disability%
Any disability16.6%
Under 189.3%
18–64 years11.1%
65 and over42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.5%
Public insurance37.3%
No insurance4.8%
Uninsured under 196.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,05592.1%
Spanish110.5%
Other Indo-European110.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,21499.2%
Born in same state2,20898.9%
Born in different state1,94887.3%
Foreign born60.3%
Naturalized citizen180.8%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French33815.1%
Italian22610.1%
Arab1697.6%
AncestryCount%
English311.4%
Irish241.1%
Dutch160.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.6%
Internet access94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48871

What city is ZIP code 48871 in?

ZIP code 48871 is primarily assigned to Perrinton, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48871 in?

ZIP code 48871 falls within Gratiot County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48871 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 48871 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48871 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 48871 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48871?

The median home value in ZIP code 48871 is $174,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 48871?

ZIP code 48871 has an estimated population of 2,232 residents, with a density of 76 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48871 in?

ZIP code 48871 observes the EST timezone.

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