The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48455 sells for about $313,000, or $212 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 27 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,285 a month.
ZIP 48455 — Metamora
The housing market in ZIP 48455 is currently characterized by low inventory and moderate price adjustments, reflecting a stable but quiet rural market. Sales activity remains limited, with pricing trends showing slight year-over-year softening consistent with broader regional shifts in the Flint and Lapeer areas.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers and those seeking a rural lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, while maintaining a manageable commute to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved down 2.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 27 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 4.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 48455, Lapeer County MI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Metamora and Lapeer community school systems, which generally maintain stable performance ratings within the regional context.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe storms and winter weather, with insurance premiums reflecting typical regional hazard exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the broader Flint and Lapeer employment corridors, with a focus on rural residential development and local service-sector growth.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level by the township and county, incorporating school district millages and state-mandated education taxes.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to M-24 providing a direct corridor toward Lapeer and the broader Flint metropolitan employment hub.
The area features significant natural amenities, including the Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area, which offers extensive trails, lakes, and camping opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited multi-family density, with demand primarily driven by local workforce needs and rural lifestyle seekers.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural, light industrial, and service-sector businesses, with significant employment spillover from the nearby Flint and Lapeer markets.
Transportation is almost exclusively automobile-dependent, with M-24 serving as the primary arterial route for regional connectivity.
Development is largely focused on low-density residential expansion and the preservation of rural land use.
The Lapeer County Equalization Department oversees property assessments, ensuring compliance with state-level tax and valuation standards.
Parcels are subject to local school district millages and county-wide special assessments for emergency services and infrastructure.
Property insurance markets remain stable, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events common in Southeast Michigan.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A large state recreation area featuring lakes, trails, and camping facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.