Wheeler, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48662
Gratiot County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,594
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,321
- Median income Near-median income area
- $131,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wheeler pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48662 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 48662 covers 120.8 square miles in Wheeler, Gratiot County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,594 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48662 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,321 (4% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,269. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 1.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $131,100 (40% below the average Michigan ZIP); owner occupancy is 88.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gratiot County, so 48662 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 48662
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wheeler, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48662.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 48662, Wheeler, 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
1,594
Population
120.8
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48662?
47.7
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
0.3%
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?
$70,321
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$34,269
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48662 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Wheeler, 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)
$70,321 Top 47% higher than 53% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Michigan 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
560housing units
560
Total Housing Units
507
Occupied Units
53
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$131,100
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 48662, employing approximately 63 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,084,000.
17
Businesses
63
Employees
$2.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 23.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 17.6% |
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 48662 vs 48637 →
ZIP 48662 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48637
Merrill (48637)
3,359 residents
- 48615
Breckenridge (48615)
3,058 residents
- 48662
Wheeler (48662)
1,594 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48662 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48662 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48662
Wheeler (48662)
$70,321 median income
- 48615
Breckenridge (48615)
$70,000 median income
- 48637
Merrill (48637)
$65,865 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48662 ranks the highest 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 48662, 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 (1,594 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 48662 in?
ZIP code 48662 (Wheeler) is located in Gratiot County, Michigan. Gratiot County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gratiot-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48662?
ZIP code 48662 in Wheeler, MI has a population of 1,594 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48662?
The median household income in ZIP 48662 is $70,321, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48662?
The median home value in ZIP 48662 is $131,100, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48662?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48662 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48662?
ZIP code 48662 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 63 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48662?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48662 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48662?
In ZIP code 48662, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 48662?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48662 is 27.4 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 48662?
In ZIP code 48662, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48662?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48662 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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