48476 ZIP Code — Vernon, MI

Shiawassee County, Michigan

ZIP code 48476 is located in Vernon, Michigan, within Shiawassee County. It covers approximately 0.68 square miles and serves a population of 604 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48476

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 $113,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,568. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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 48476 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

604

population

0.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48476 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48476

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48476. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vernon	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	604
Population density	888 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	0.68 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.9376
Longitude	-84.0316
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.6%	42.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	53.1%	34.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	20.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

604

Population

888

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$75,568

Median household income

$34,119

Per capita income

$113,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.4%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

265

Housing units

13.3%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	121	20.0%
18 and over	483	80.0%
65 and over	113	18.7%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	600	99.3%
Asian	4	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.6%	42.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	53.1%	34.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	20.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.5%	5.7%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	14.7%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$75,568

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 30.2%

$100k–$150k 44.9%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 3.1%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.4%
Renter occupied	2.6%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	93.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	1.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	20.7%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	39.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	16.5%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	92.2%
Electricity	7.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	166	71.9%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	16	6.9%
Female householder, no spouse	44	19.0%
Households with children under 18	69	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	32.9%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.0%	20.6%
Married	73.7%	62.1%
Separated	0.0%	2.6%
Widowed	0.9%	4.4%
Divorced	7.4%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 36.1%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	3.4%
Kindergarten	4	3.4%
Elementary school	72	61.5%
High school	19	16.2%
College / grad school	18	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Retail trade 17.8%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Construction 11.1%

Finance & real estate 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Professional & management 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Public administration 3.2%

Other services 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	30.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 26.4%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	580	96.0%
Spanish	3	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	604	100.0%
Born in same state	601	99.5%
Born in different state	535	88.6%
Foreign born	3	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	62	10.3%
Italian	48	7.9%
French	43	7.1%
Dutch	31	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	1%
Polish	6	1%
German	4	0.7%
Irish	4	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48476

What city is ZIP code 48476 in?

ZIP code 48476 is primarily assigned to Vernon, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48476 in?

ZIP code 48476 falls within Shiawassee County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48476 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 48476 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48476?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 48476 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 48476 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 48476 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 48476 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 48476 in?

ZIP code 48476 observes the EST timezone.