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Birch run, MI — ZIP 48415

Population: 8,918 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 48415 (Birch run, MI) is $242,531 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $264,450 after a median 21 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$242,531

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$242,531
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+16.5%
5-year appreciation
+35.1%
10-year appreciation
+115.5%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$242,531
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
$264,450
Median list price
$264,450
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
+7.9%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
26
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+3.2%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$795/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$893/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,141/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,466/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,500/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)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.3 : 1
Schools include
Birch Run High School, North Elementary School, Marshall Greene Middle School, Birch Run Progressive High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, strongWind, tornado, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Forest Waste Products (14.1 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
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.6 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
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,930
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,251

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
McKimmy Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bishop International Airport (FNT) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
MCLAREN BAY REGION, COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER, MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER SAGINAW
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 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)
-174 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
38.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,353
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
74.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
69,804
Average weekly wage
$1,162
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
210

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

How it compares

ZIP 48415State medianUS median
Median home value$242,531$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$264,450$265,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,353$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 48415?
$242,531.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 48415?
$264,450.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 48415?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 48415?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,141/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 48415?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, strongWind, tornado, hail.
Is ZIP 48415 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 48415?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 48415?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 48415?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 48415?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 48415 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 48415?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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