The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48876 sells for about $303,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +13.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,138 a month.
ZIP 48876 — Potterville
The 48876 housing market remains competitive due to limited inventory and steady demand from regional commuters. Prices have seen significant year-over-year growth, reflecting the broader trend of rising values in the Lansing metro area. Buyers are active, though the pace of sales is moderated by current interest rate environments.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to the immediate Lansing urban core, while maintaining access to regional employment.
Median prices moved up 13.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.3% · poverty 9.4% — 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 9.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 48876, Eaton 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.
Schools serving the area are generally rated as average within the regional context of the Lansing metropolitan area.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Lansing regional economy, with proximity to state government and automotive-related manufacturing providing a stable employment base.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level by the township or city, subject to Michigan's Proposal A limitations on taxable value growth; special assessments may apply for local infrastructure.
Residents typically commute by car toward Lansing or East Lansing, with average drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes via I-69.
The area features local community parks and proximity to rural outdoor recreation, with major shopping and dining amenities located in nearby Lansing.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand from local workers, with limited new multi-family construction.
The economy is anchored by the Lansing metropolitan area, with major sectors including state government, education (Michigan State University), and automotive manufacturing.
The area is primarily served by I-69, providing direct access to the Lansing employment core; public transit options are limited.
Development is focused on modest residential expansion and infrastructure maintenance to support regional growth.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level millages for public services.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe weather events common in Michigan.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level profiles.
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.
- Zap Zone XL - Lansing4.68.5 mi
- High Caliber Karting and Entertainment4.817.1 mi
- Funcity Trampoline and Adventure Park3.77.9 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.58.5 mi
- Launch Family Entertainment Lansing4.617 mi
- Breslin Center4.713.6 mi
- Spartan Stadium4.614 mi
- MSU Union4.614.2 mi
- Wharton Center for Performing Arts4.714.6 mi
- Celebration! Cinema4.59.8 mi
- Potter Park Zoo4.511.7 mi
- Celebration! Cinema4.59.8 mi
- Impression 5 Science Center4.711.2 mi
- Hawk Island Park4.611.1 mi
- Zap Zone XL - Lansing4.68.5 mi
- Impression 5 Science Center4.711.2 mi
- Michigan History Center4.710.5 mi
- Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum4.314.5 mi
- R.E. Olds Transportation Museum4.811.1 mi
- MSU Museum4.414.2 mi
- Hawk Island Park4.611.1 mi
- Hope Sports Complex4.411.4 mi
- Fitzgerald Park4.77.2 mi
- Burchfield Park4.78.4 mi
- Frances Park4.68.9 mi
- Royal Scot Lansing4.110.5 mi
- Centennial Acres Golf Course4.612.6 mi
- Willow Wood Golf Club4.513 mi
- Forest Akers West Golf Course4.512.7 mi
- Groesbeck Golf Course4.112.7 mi
- Horrocks Farm Market4.87.2 mi
- Meijer410.3 mi
- Lansing Mall3.78.3 mi
- Meijer4.18.3 mi
- Meijer4.27.8 mi
- Capital Region International Airport4.311.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Major retail and dining hubs located within a short drive in the Lansing metro area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.