48470 ZIP Code – Ruth, Michigan
ZIP code 48470 is a small ZIP code located in Ruth, Michigan, within Huron County with a population of approximately 579 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $53,472, which is below the Michigan average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $159,500, below the national average, with 84.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $950 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 99% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate is 10.8%, below the national average. 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 51.9, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 48456, 48441, 48465.
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ZIP 48470 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48470 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 579 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $53k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $159k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $950 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.9 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.2% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48456 – Minden City
- 48441 – Harbor Beach
- 48465 – Palms
- 48434 – Forestville
- 48475 – Ubly
- 48413 – Bad Axe
- 48427 – Deckerville
- 48410 – Argyle
- 48468 – Port Hope
- 48432 – Filion
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48456 | MINDEN CITY | 728 | $56,583 |
| 48441 | HARBOR BEACH | 3,979 | $50,353 |
| 48465 | PALMS | 553 | $69,135 |
| 48434 | FORESTVILLE | 132 | $42,500 |
| 48475 | UBLY | 2,613 | $61,333 |