ZIP Code 48871 - Perrinton Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 48871 is located in Perrinton Michigan. Portions of 48871 are also in Fulton Township and North Shade Township. 48871 is entirely within Gratiot County. Regionally, 48871 is located in the Flint-Saginaw-Bay City Area.
ZIP Code 48871 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Perrinton |
| Primary County | Gratiot County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,232 |
| Area Code(s) | 989 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 48871 Map
48871 Demographics
48871 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 48871 is White. The current unemployment level in 48871 is 5.1%.
| Population | 2,232 |
| Population Growth Rate | 8.78% |
| Population Density | 65 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 703 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,344 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $360,140 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.22% |
48871 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,155 | 98.22% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 1.78% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48871 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 111 | 8.38% |
| Bachelor Degree | 123 | 9.29% |
| High School Diploma | 490 | 37.01% |
| No High School Diploma | 21 | 1.59% |
| GED or Alternate | 39 | 2.95% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 259 | 19.56% |
| Associates Degree | 217 | 16.39% |
| Masters Degree | 51 | 3.85% |
| Professional Degree | 8 | 0.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.38% |
48871 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.15460968, -84.67832947 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 48871 | |
| Region | Flint-Saginaw-Bay City Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Alma, MI |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 35 Square Miles |
48871 Schools
| School Districts in 48871 | |
| Elementary Schools in 48871 | |
| Middle Schools in 48871 | |
| High Schools in 48871 |
48871 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 56g - Lansing Loamy Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||