ZIP Code 48801
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Alma · Gratiot County · Michigan
- Population
- 12,923
- Median income
- $58,750
- Median home value
- $129,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.5%
- Land area
- 185.1 sq mi
70/sq mi
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
▼ 53% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
Median age 35
Detroit
ZIP code 48801 in Alma, Michigan has a population of 12,923. The median household income is $58,750, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $129,700, 53% below the US average. 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48801 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 185.1 square miles in Alma, Gratiot County, Michigan. The area is home to 12,923 residents, producing a population density of 70 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48801 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48801 sits at $58,750 (20% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,233. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $129,700 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $838 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48801 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gratiot County, so you can benchmark 48801 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48801.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
56 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
23 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48801, Alma, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,923
Population
185.1
Area (sq mi)
70
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48801?
35.0
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
1.6%
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?
$58,750
Median Household Income
-20% vs state
$30,233
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,328
Total Housing Units
4,995
Occupied Units
333
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,700
Median Home Value
-41% vs state
$838
Median Rent
1968
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
+12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48801 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.4% | 133 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 153 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 169 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 184 |
| 2024 | +12.3% | 206 |
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 319 business establishments in ZIP 48801, employing approximately 6,593 people with a combined annual payroll of $327,149,000.
319
Businesses
6,593
Employees
$327.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 56 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 51 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 17 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.1% |
| Information | 8 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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