ZIP Code Market Report
48470 — Ruth, MI
Data through February 2026 · Updated monthly
Avg Home Value
$196,661
▲ 1.4% year-over-year
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
▲ 0.3%
Single Family
$193,695
Condo / Co-op
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The average home value in the 48470 ZIP code (Ruth, MICHIGAN) is $196,661 as of February 2026. Home prices are rising, up 1.4% compared to last year.
The market in 48470 has a $260,471 spread between bottom-tier homes at $110,983 and top-tier homes at $371,454. Bottom-tier properties represent the primary opportunity range for real estate investors using the 70% rule, fix-and-flip, or BRRRR strategies.
This report is part of the Huron County market area in MICHIGAN. For a broader view of the housing market including rent data, market activity, and affordability analysis, see the full Huron County report.
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Market Snapshot
48470 Housing Market at a Glance
Key metrics for the last 3 months with trend direction.
| Metric | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | 3-Mo Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Home Value | $195,113 | $196,000 | $196,661 | ▲ 0.8% |
| Single Family Value | $188,319 | $190,819 | $193,695 | ▲ 2.9% |
Home Values
48470 Home Value Trend
Historical home values for ZIP code 48470. Switch between All Homes, Single Family, Bottom Tier, and Top Tier.
Source: Zillow Research ZHVI / ZORI · Updated monthly
Property Types
Home Values by Property Type in 48470
How different property types compare in this ZIP code.
All Homes
$196,661
Single Family
$193,695
Bottom Tier
$110,983
Top Tier
$371,454
Data Sources and Methodology
Home value data for ZIP code 48470 comes from the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), updated monthly. ZHVI measures the typical home value using Zillow's automated valuation model, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.
This report was last updated February 2026. Data is refreshed on the 17th of each month.
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