48617 ZIP Code – Clare, Michigan

Located in Clare, Michigan, ZIP code 48617 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Clare County with a population of approximately 9,526 residents. The median household income is $56,585 — below the Michigan average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $150,600, well below the national average, with 77.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $816 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 77% single-family (decreasing), 10% apartments (increasing).

Unemployment stands at 5.4%, which is near the U.S. rate. An estimated 20.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 15.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 36.9, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 48622, 48878, 48618.

ZIP Code 48617 Data

Population 9,526
Median Household Income $56,585
Median Home Value $150,600
Median Rent $816
Median Age 36.9
Unemployment Rate 5.4%
Poverty Rate 20.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%
County Clare County
State Michigan

ZIP 48617 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 48617MI Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population9,52610k10k
Median Household Income$56k$68k$73k
Median Home Value$150k$190k$258k
Median Rent$816$949$1,088
Median Age36.944.743.2
Unemployment Rate5.4%5.6%5.0%
Poverty Rate20.0%12.5%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher15.3%25.8%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
48622 FARWELL 5,996 $55,976
48878 ROSEBUSH 1,510 $53,667
48618 COLEMAN 4,912 $56,020
48633 LAKE GEORGE 129 $45,556
48612 BEAVERTON 8,382 $52,346