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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48811

Montcalm County · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Typical home value

$205,760[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+10.4%
5-year / yr
+4.5%
10-year / yr
+6.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-27.6%
vs metro
-32.9%
vs state
-13.9%
ZIP 48811 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48811 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48811 is worth $205,760 — 32.9% below the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 10.4%. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#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
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,852[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Montcalm 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
7,440[3]
Median household income
$70,625[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+127[5]
Moved in
1,903
Moved out
1,776

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
3
  • Carson CityCrystal Upper ElementaryMiddle School

    Middle · Grades 4–8 · Carson City-Crystal Area Schools

    254 students

  • Carson City Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Carson City-Crystal Area Schools

    231 students

  • Carson CityCrystal High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Carson City-Crystal Area Schools

    213 students

  • Carson CityCrystal Virtual Academy

    High · Grades 6–12 · Carson City-Crystal Area Schools

    45 students

  • Carson City Correctional Facility

    High · Grades 9–12 · Michigan Department of Corrections

    0 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$1,040
Loan principal$164,608
Down payment$41,152
Total interest paid$209,949

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$1,366
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
11th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
11th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48811?
The typical home in 48811 is worth $205,760, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48811?
Home values in 48811 are up 10.4% over the past year, and up 4.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 48811?
The effective property tax rate in 48811 is 0.9% — roughly $1,852 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48811?
ZIP code 48811 has a population of 7,440 and a median household income of $70,625.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • MI

    Typical home
    $204,842
    Gross yield
  • Crystal CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $201,503
    Gross yield
  • Edmore, MI

    Typical home
    $197,110
    Gross yield
  • Hubbardston, MI

    Typical home
    $196,794
    Gross yield
  • Nashville, MI

    Typical home
    $217,029
    Gross yield
  • Sheridan, MI

    Typical home
    $220,861
    Gross yield

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