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North branch, MI — ZIP 48461

Population: 7,719 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 48461 (North branch, MI) is $273,769 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $222,500 after a median 38.5 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$273,769

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

38.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$273,769
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+14.1%
5-year appreciation
+24.6%
10-year appreciation
+100.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$273,769
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$222,500
Median list price
$259,900
Median price per sqft
$153
1-year sale-price change
+7.7%
Median days on market
38.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$830/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,060/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,400/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Quest High School, North Branch High School, North Branch Elementary School, Ruth Fox Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, iceStorm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Forest Waste Products (17.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,122
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,468

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Dupont-Lapeer Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bishop International Airport (FNT) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MCLAREN LAPEER REGION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+269 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
35.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,138
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
51.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,108
Average weekly wage
$927
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
127

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 48461State medianUS median
Median home value$273,769$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$222,500$265,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,138$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 48461?
$273,769.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 48461?
$222,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 48461?
Median days on market: 38.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 48461?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,060/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 48461?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, iceStorm, tornado.
Is ZIP 48461 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 48461?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 48461?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 48461?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 48461?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 48461 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 48461?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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