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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48801

Gratiot County

Typical home value

$165,435[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+9.4%
5-year / yr
+4.8%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-41.8%
vs metro
vs state
-30.8%
ZIP 48801 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48801 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48801 is worth $165,435. Over the past year, values have risen 9.4%. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,272[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Gratiot 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
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
13,278[3]
Median household income
$58,750[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-27[5]
Moved in
907
Moved out
934

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Alma Senior High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Alma Public Schools

    549 students

  • Donald L Pavlik Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Alma Public Schools

    473 students

  • Hillcrest Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–3 · Alma Public Schools

    409 students

  • Pine Avenue Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 4–5 · Alma Public Schools

    265 students

  • GIRESD Center Programs

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Gratiot-Isabella RESD

    182 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$837
Loan principal$132,348
Down payment$33,087
Total interest paid$168,803

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$1,163
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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48801?
The typical home in 48801 is worth $165,435, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48801?
Home values in 48801 are up 9.4% over the past year, and up 4.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 48801?
The effective property tax rate in 48801 is 1.4% — roughly $2,272 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48801?
ZIP code 48801 has a population of 13,278 and a median household income of $58,750.

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