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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48708

Bay County · Bay City, MI

Typical home value

$136,067[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.7%
5-year / yr
+7.6%
10-year / yr
+6.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-52.1%
vs metro
-33.0%
vs state
-43.1%
ZIP 48708 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48708 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48708 is worth $136,067 — 33.0% below the Bay City, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 7.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $960 a month — a 8.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$960[2]
Gross yield
8.5%[2]
Cap rate
5.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,087[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
25,635[3]
Median household income
$50,518[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+64[5]
Moved in
2,361
Moved out
2,297

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
2
  • Bay City Central High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Bay City School District

    989 students

  • Hampton Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Bay City School District

    415 students

  • Washington Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Bay City School District

    390 students

  • Bay City Academy Farragut Campus

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Bay City Academy

    363 students

  • MacGregor Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Bay City School District

    291 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 yield8.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.1%
Annual rent$11,525

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$688
Loan principal$108,853
Down payment$27,213
Total interest paid$138,836

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 ratio1.02
Monthly cost to own$975
Monthly rent$960

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48708?
The typical home in 48708 is worth $136,067, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48708?
Home values in 48708 are up 7.7% over the past year, and up 7.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48708?
A typical home in 48708 rents for about $960 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 48708?
The effective property tax rate in 48708 is 1.5% — roughly $2,087 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48708?
ZIP code 48708 has a population of 25,635 and a median household income of $50,518.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

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    Gross yield
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    Gross yield
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    Typical home
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    Gross yield
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