48461 Zip Code Profile

48461 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in North Branch, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $136,400) are fairly typical for the Detroit-Warren-Livonia metro area.

The average family income here is $57,286/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 48461 is $51,946.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48461 earn an average of $37,868/year. Women earn only $17,702/year.

3,591 people in 48461 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48461? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 48461 is 36.3 minutes!

The median age here is 38. There are 4,246 men and 4,182 women. The median age for men is 37 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 4,395 people (out of the 8,428 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,875 homes, and 59 businesses every day. 44 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48461 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Sapporo, Japan!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 793 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 8,428
• White Population: 8,317
• Black Population: 71
• Hispanic Population: 241
• Asian Population: 18
• Hawaiian Population: 3
• Indian Population: 72
• Male Population: 4,246
• Female Population: 4,182
• Median Age: 38
• Median Age of Males: 37
• Median Age of Females: 39

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• CSA Name: Detroit-Warren-Flint, MI
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Detroit-Warren-Livonia MI
• County: Lapeer
• City: North Branch
• Longitude: -83.2
• Latitude: 43.2
• Elevation: 794 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 810

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,480
• Drive alone: 2,925
• Carpool: 486
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 44


• Average commute time: 36.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 141
•    5 - 9: 282
•    10 - 14: 288
•    15 - 19: 271
•    20 - 24: 487
•    25 - 29: 263
•    30 - 34: 389
•    35 - 39: 43
•    40 - 44: 145
•    45 - 59: 365
•    60 - 89: 618
•    90 plus: 188

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $136,400
• Average Annual Household Income: $50,229
• Businesses: 91
• Employees: 807
• Annual Payroll: $22,882,000
• Average Family Income: $57,286
• Median Family Income: $48,099
• Average Income for Men: $37,868
• Average Income for Women: $17,702

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 10
• Congressional District Land Area: 3549.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Candice S. Miller (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 087
• State FIPS Code: 26

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View all schools in North Branch

Primary Schools

North Branch Elementary School

3960 Banker Street

North Branch, MI 48461

(810) 688-3041

Middle Schools

North Branch Middle School

6600 Brush Street

North Branch, MI 48461

(810) 688-4431

Ruth Fox Elementary School

6570 Brush Street

North Branch, MI 48461

(810) 688-3284

High Schools

North Branch High School

6598 Brush Street

North Branch, MI 48461

(810) 688-3001

Other Schools

Quest High School

6598 Brush Street

North Branch, MI 48461

(810) 688-3001