ZIP Code 48434

In ZIP code 48434, near Applegate, households earn a median of $40,938, while per-capita income sits at $40,014—nearly matching the household figure, which hints at smaller homes or many single earners. A median home value of $170,800 taxed at a county rate of 0.90% works out to roughly $1,537 a year in property taxes. Combined with a 6.00% sales tax, everyday purchases carry a noticeable surcharge. On this income, housing and taxes together claim a meaningful share of the budget, so careful spending matters more than in areas where earnings run higher.