PlainZIP

Lake George, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48633

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

210
32/sq mi
$48,261
Median income
$164,300
Median home value
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lake George pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48633 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48633 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake George, Clare County, Michigan, home to just 210 residents across 6.7 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48633 reports a modest median household income of $48,261 (34% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $39,782. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 13.9%. On housing, the median home value is $164,300 (25% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.7, and the average commute is -. To put 48633 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Clare County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 48633, Lake George, 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

210

Population

6.7

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48633?

66.7

Median Age

43.2%

Male

56.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$48,261

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$39,782

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

13.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 48633 ranks nationally

Lake George, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,261 12th percentile higher than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.6%

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

What does housing look like?

389

Total Housing Units

78

Occupied Units

311

Vacant Units

1.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$164,300

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 48633, employing approximately 43 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,213,000.

7

Businesses

43

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 42.9%

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 48633 vs 48622 →

ZIP 48633 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 48633 ranks #4 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 48633 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 48633 ranks #3 of 4 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
48622 Farwell, MI 6,491 7.2 mi
48632 Lake, MI 5,125 7.1 mi
48625 Harrison, MI 13,152 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clare County

48625 standard
Harrison, MI
Pop: 13,152
48617 standard
Clare, MI
Pop: 8,857
48622 standard
Farwell, MI
Pop: 6,491
48632 standard
Lake, MI
Pop: 5,125

Related Areas

Clare County Lake George, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48633 in? ▼
ZIP code 48633 (Lake George) is located in Clare County, Michigan. Clare County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clare-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48633? ▼
ZIP code 48633 in Lake George, MI has a population of 210 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48633? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48633 is $48,261, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48633? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48633 is $164,300, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48633? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48633 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48633? ▼
ZIP code 48633 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 43 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48633? ▼
In ZIP code 48633, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48633? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48633 is 12.6% 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.