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48838

Michigan · 18,212 residents · 93.065 sq mi
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ZIP 48838 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,176. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $211,500. Among the 16 ZIP codes in Montcalm County, 48838 ranks 7th by median household income.

$70,176
US average: $82,259
$211,500
US average: $376,019
20.7%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.6%
Age 65+
20.7%
49.8%
50.2%
2.47 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(15,847)
Black0.3%(51)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,148)
Asian0.2%(38)
Other6.2%(1,128)
Diversity Score29.4%(5,351)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Montcalm County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST7TH OF 16HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
48811$70,625
48818$55,924
48829$63,750
48834$53,958
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 48838?

ZIP code 48838 has about 18,212 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48838?

The typical household in ZIP code 48838 earns about $70,176 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 48838 expensive?

In ZIP code 48838, the median home is worth about $211,500, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 48838?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 48838 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48838?

About 10.8% of people in ZIP code 48838 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024