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 Moderate-density area
- $61,968
- Median income Below-median income area
- $137,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Coleman pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48618 (Coleman, MI) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 187.5 in 2023 to 205.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,353. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $137,300 (37% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $778; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Midland County, so 48618 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 48618?
46.8
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$34,353
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48618 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Coleman, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,968 34th percentile higher than 34% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,460housing units
2,460
Total Housing Units
2,248
Occupied Units
212
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,300
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 48612
Beaverton (48612)
9,259 residents
- 48657
Sanford (48657)
7,981 residents
- 48618
Coleman (48618)
5,393 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48618 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48618 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48657
Sanford (48657)
$72,500 median income
- 48618
Coleman (48618)
$61,968 median income
- 48612
Beaverton (48612)
$55,761 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48618, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,393 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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