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South Branch, MI — ZIP 48761

Population: 799 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 48761 (South Branch, MI) is $132,945 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $238,930 after a median 48 days on market. 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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$132,945

Typical home value

+2.4%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$132,945
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+3.2%
5-year appreciation
+18.9%
10-year appreciation
+27.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$134,296
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
$238,930
Median list price
$188,027
Median price per sqft
$159
1-year sale-price change
+28.8%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
94.7%
Active listings
13
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$737/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$841/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,033/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,231/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,358/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)

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 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.6 in
Annual snowfall
53.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Boyer Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) (46 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
5
Hospitals include
MUNSON HEALTHCARE GRAYLING HOSPITAL, MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER WEST BRANCH, TAWAS ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 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)
+144 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
43.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,087
Households with broadband internet
57.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,348
Average weekly wage
$888
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
62

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

How it compares

ZIP 48761State medianUS median
Typical home value$132,945$240,653$285,053
Median sale price$238,930$259,924$319,906
Median days on market48 days36 days48 days
Median annual property tax$1,087$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 48761?
$132,945.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 48761?
$238,930.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 48761?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 48761?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,033/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 48761?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 48761?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 48761?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 48761?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 48761?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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