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Gladwin, MI — ZIP 48624

Population: 16,234 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 48624 (Gladwin, MI) is $196,711 — up 10.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $229,932 after a median 47 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with cold wave, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$196,711

Typical home value

+10.6%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$196,711
1-year appreciation
+10.6%
3-year appreciation
+15.9%
5-year appreciation
+28.3%
10-year appreciation
+103.4%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$198,897
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$229,932
Median list price
$237,431
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
-2.2%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
95
For-sale inventory
143
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
110
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
38

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$723/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,404/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,568/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.4 : 1
Schools include
Gladwin Community Alternative HS, Gladwin Junior High School, Gladwin Elementary School, Gladwin Intermediate School, Gladwin High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, lightning, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Clare Water Supply (22.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
33.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (GDW) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
MBS International Airport (MBS) (41 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER GLADWIN
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+139 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
32.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,833
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
52.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,728
Average weekly wage
$963
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
93

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

How it compares

ZIP 48624State medianUS median
Typical home value$196,711$240,653$285,053
Median sale price$229,932$259,924$319,906
Median days on market47 days36 days48 days
Median annual property tax$1,833$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 typical home value in ZIP 48624?
$196,711.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 48624?
$229,932.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 48624?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 48624?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 48624?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 48624?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 48624?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 48624?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 48624?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 48624?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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