ZIP code 48470
Where is ZIP code 48470?
Ruth, Michigan
Huron County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48470 belongs to Ruth, Michigan in Huron County. 48470 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 989. About 600 people live in the 48470 area, where the median household income is $58,594. The closest ZIP codes are 48456 (Minden City, 4.1 mi south), 48441 (Harbor Beach, 6.8 mi northeast) and 48465 (Palms, 8.2 mi south).
| ZIP code | 48470 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ruth |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Huron County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 989 |
| Coordinates | 43.7404, -82.7414 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 484 |
Population and income in 48470
| Population | 600 · lower than 88% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 15 · lower than 90% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 50.6 years · higher than 79% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $58,594 · lower than 74% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,107 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $188,500 · lower than 52% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $930 a month |
| Housing units | 300 |
| Households | 277 (2.16 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 40.29 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48470. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48470
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48456 | Minden City, MI | 4.1 mi S | Standard |
| 48441 | Harbor Beach, MI | 6.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 48465 | Palms, MI | 8.2 mi S | Standard |
| 48434 | Forestville, MI | 8.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 48475 | Ubly, MI | 11.7 mi W | Standard |
| 48468 | Port Hope, MI | 13 mi N | Standard |
| 48413 | Bad Axe, MI | 13.9 mi W | Standard |
| 48427 | Deckerville, MI | 15.6 mi S | Standard |
| 48410 | Argyle, MI | 16.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 48432 | Filion, MI | 16.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 48445 | Kinde, MI | 18.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 48472 | Snover, MI | 19.8 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48470 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48470
123 MAIN ST
RUTH MI 48470
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48470-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 48470?
- 48470 is a Ruth, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 48470 in?
- ZIP code 48470 is in Huron County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48470 in?
- 48470 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48470?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48470 use area code 989.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48470?
- About 600 people live in ZIP code 48470, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48470?
- The median household income in 48470 is $58,594 a year, lower than 74% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48470?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48470 are 48456 (Minden City, 4.1 miles), 48441 (Harbor Beach, 6.8 miles), 48465 (Palms, 8.2 miles) and 48434 (Forestville, 8.3 miles).