PlainZIP

Coleman, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48618

Midland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,393
20/sq mi
$61,968
Median income
$137,300
Median home value
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Coleman pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48618 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48618 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coleman, Midland County, Michigan, home to 5,393 residents across 268.3 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48618 reports a modest median household income of $61,968 (16% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,353. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. Median home value sits at $137,300 (37% below the state average), median rent at $778 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Midland County, so you can benchmark 48618 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 48618

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coleman, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48618.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48618, Coleman, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,393

Population

268.3

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48618?

46.8

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$61,968

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$34,353

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48618 ranks nationally

Coleman, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,968 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,460

Total Housing Units

2,248

Occupied Units

212

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$137,300

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$778

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48618 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.4% 125
2021 +19.3% 149
2022 +12.3% 168
2023 +11.8% 187
2024 +9.6% 205

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 48618, employing approximately 854 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,254,000.

66

Businesses

854

Employees

$35.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 21.2%
Manufacturing 10 15.2%
Construction 8 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 8 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 8 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 6 9.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.1%
Wholesale trade 3 4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48618 vs 48657 →

ZIP 48618 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48618 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48618 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48618 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48657 Sanford, MI 7,981 7.2 mi
48612 Beaverton, MI 9,259 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Midland County

48640 standard
Midland, MI
Pop: 32,690
48642 standard
Midland, MI
Pop: 32,277
48880 standard
Saint Louis, MI
Pop: 10,669
48657 standard
Sanford, MI
Pop: 7,981
48628 standard
Hope, MI
Pop: 1,938
48667 standard
Midland, MI
Pop: -

Related Areas

Midland County Coleman, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48618 in? ▼
ZIP code 48618 (Coleman) is located in Midland County, Michigan. Midland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/midland-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48618? ▼
ZIP code 48618 in Coleman, MI has a population of 5,393 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48618? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48618 is $61,968, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48618? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48618 is $137,300, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48618? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48618 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48618? ▼
ZIP code 48618 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 854 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48618? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48618 are: Retail trade (14), Manufacturing (10), Construction (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48618? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48618 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48618? ▼
In ZIP code 48618, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48618? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48618 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48618? ▼
In ZIP code 48618, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48618? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48618 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.