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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48444

Lapeer County · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Typical home value

$282,108[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.1%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+8.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
≈ U.S. median
vs metro
-6.8%
vs state
+18.0%
ZIP 48444 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48444 in MI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 48444 is worth $282,108 — 6.8% below the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.1%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,217[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lapeer County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
9,483[3]
Median household income
$71,436[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Lapeer County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-8[5]
Moved in
2,280
Moved out
2,288

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • Imlay City High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Imlay City Community Schools

    518 students

  • Borland Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Imlay City Community Schools

    391 students

  • Imlay City Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Imlay City Community Schools

    388 students

  • Weston Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Imlay City Community Schools

    376 students

  • Venture High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Imlay City Community Schools

    50 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,426
Loan principal$225,686
Down payment$56,422
Total interest paid$287,850

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,847
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
89th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
4th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48444?
The typical home in 48444 is worth $282,108, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48444?
Home values in 48444 are up 5.1% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 48444?
The effective property tax rate in 48444 is 0.8% — roughly $2,217 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48444?
ZIP code 48444 has a population of 9,483 and a median household income of $71,436.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Livonia, MI

    Typical home
    $280,801
    Gross yield
  • Auburn Hills, MI

    Typical home
    $283,834
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • MI

    Typical home
    $279,811
    Gross yield
    7.1%
  • Ruby CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $287,371
    Gross yield
  • Clawson, MI

    Typical home
    $289,204
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Lake Angelus, MI

    Typical home
    $292,692
    Gross yield

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