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Sidney, MI — ZIP 48885

Population: 1,129 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 48885 (Sidney, MI) is $240,434 — up 9.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $200,000 after a median 9.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, winterweather, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$240,434

Median home value

+9.0%

1-year change

9.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$240,434
1-year appreciation
+9.0%
3-year appreciation
+5.1%
5-year appreciation
+13.9%
10-year appreciation
+98.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$243,279
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
$200,000
Median list price
$200,000
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
+78.6%
Median days on market
9.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
1-year forecast
+2.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/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
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Schools include
Montcalm Area Career Center, Early College at Montcalm Community College

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather, iceStorm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Anodco, Inc. (18.6 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
47.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.4 in
Annual snowfall
68.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
1.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,740
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,127

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Fairplains Airpark (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
SPECTRUM HEALTH UNITED HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH-SPARROW CARSON, SHERIDAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+186 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
52.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,021
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
55.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,997
Average weekly wage
$831
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
230

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

How it compares

ZIP 48885State medianUS median
Median home value$240,434$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$200,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market10 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,021$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 48885?
$240,434.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 48885?
$200,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 48885?
Median days on market: 9.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 48885?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,261/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 48885?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, iceStorm, tornado.
Is ZIP 48885 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 48885?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 48885?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 48885?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 48885?
2 schools (2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 48885 walkable?
Walkability index: 1.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 48885?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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