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48838

Michigan · 18,212 residents · 93.1 sq mi
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With 18,212 people, ZIP 48838 is a ZIP code in Montcalm County. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The foreign-born share is 3%. Median home value sits at $211,500. 74% of homes are owner-occupied. Median rent is $907 a month. Among the 16 ZIP codes in Montcalm County, 48838 ranks 7th by median household income.

$70,176
US average: $82,259
$34,047
US average: $44,673
$211,500
US average: $376,019
20.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
93.1 sq mi
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)
29
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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