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ZIP Code 48817
Vernon, MI, Shiawassee County
Population
5,416
Land area
58.9sq mi
People per sq mi
92
City
Vernon
ZIP 48817 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48817 at a glance
- ZIP 48817 (Vernon) is 48% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,194, 24% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,700 (26% below Michigan) and median rent is $946 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48817
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48817, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,194
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$171,700
Prices +1.2% in a year
Median rent
$946/mo
Homeownership
70.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
24.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
89
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,232
$43.9M annual payroll
PPP loans
$7.6M
113 loans
Campaign donations
$17.7K
23% D, 33% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48817, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
360
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
215
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 15°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 48817, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48817?
- ZIP code 48817 is in Vernon, MI (Shiawassee County).
- What county is ZIP code 48817 in?
- ZIP code 48817 is mostly in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48817?
- About 5,416 people live in the 48817 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.