The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48461 sells for about $246,134, or $125 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $834 a month.
ZIP 48461 — North Branch
The housing market in 48461 shows modest appreciation consistent with regional trends in Genesee County. Inventory remains limited, and the area is experiencing a slight population decline, reflecting broader demographic shifts in the region.
This area is primarily suited for buyers seeking a rural or village lifestyle within Genesee County, offering a quieter environment compared to the nearby Flint urban core.
Median prices moved up 7.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 6.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 48461, Genesee 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 features local access to Barnes Lake and Millers Lake, providing regional outdoor recreation opportunities.
The local economy is tied to the broader Genesee County region, which has historically been anchored by manufacturing and automotive-related industries.
Data sourced from World Population Review and local market reports.
Local water feature serving the community.
Local water feature serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.