Local servicesHospitalUniversity of Michigan Health - Sparrow Hospitals - Clinton13.7 miPost officeAshley Post Office1.0 miTown hallAshley Village Hall1.0 miPoliceElsie Police Department8.7 miFire stationAshley Fire Department1.0 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 otherSchoolAshley Community Schools1.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportCapital Region International Airport LAN29 miMajor airportGerald R. Ford International Airport GRR56 miInterstateI-6926 miUS highwayUS 275.8 miAmtrakDurand, MI DRD32 miCoachAlma (Alma College Book Store)Indian Trails16 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 48806 ZIP area.
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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 48806 ZIP area.
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 23 min5:58 am – 9:21 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 59 min8:06 am – 5:05 pm
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People1,752 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 41.1667 householdsMedian household income $61,375Median home value $155,600Median rent $937 a month79% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,852 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.9% unemployment rate53% of adults are in the labour force, 729 employedMain industries: education and health care 28%, manufacturing 16%, construction 11%Average commute 30 minutes78% drive alone, 14% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 5% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher93% finished high school, 4% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 83°F, lows 62°FColdest month January: highs 31°F, lows 18°F34 in of rain a year, on about 72 dayswettest month May39 in of snow a year, on about 27 days11 days above 90°F, 144 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Saint Johns station, 12 mi away; snow from Alma
Nearby landmarksRiver Styxriver · 9.8 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsForest Reservestate conservation land · 1.8 mi · 679 acresMaple River/Gratiot-Saginaw Connector State Game Areastate conservation land · 2.1 mi · 310 acresGratiot-Saginaw State Game Areastate conservation land · 4.0 mi · 16,698 acresNorth Star Country Clubnature preserve · 4.2 mi · 153 acresTownship of North Star Parkpark · 4.6 miMaple River State Game Areastate conservation land · 8.6 mi · 9,258 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes1 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.5 on 2 Sep 199427 mi away, near DeWitt, MichiganMost recent: magnitude 3.5 on 2 Sep 199427 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowGratiot County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality73% of days had good air in 2025265 of 365 days measured92 moderate, 7 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 38, worst day 153main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Ingham County, MI, 41 mi away
Internet at home83% of households have a broadband subscription48% have cable, fibre or DSL17% rely on a mobile data plan alone16% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterVillage of Ashleyserves 526 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20214 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation675 ft206 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
