PlainZIP

Bath, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48808

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

5,178
81/sq mi
$78,370
Median income
$258,200
Median home value
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bath pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
81
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48808 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48808 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bath, Clinton County, Michigan, home to 5,178 residents across 63.8 square miles, a density of 81 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48808 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,370 (7% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $48,624. Poverty here runs at 8.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. Housing costs here run $258,200 for a typical home value (18% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,283 a month; 73.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Clinton County, letting you compare 48808 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 48808

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bath, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48808.

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 48808, Bath, 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

5,178

Population

63.8

Area (sq mi)

81

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48808?

42.5

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$78,370

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$48,624

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48808 ranks nationally

Bath, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,370 Top 40% higher than 60% 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

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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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,935

Total Housing Units

2,905

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$258,200

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,283

Median Rent

1990

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48808 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 134
2021 +11.3% 149
2022 +15.8% 173
2023 +9.4% 189
2024 +4.8% 199

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 68 business establishments in ZIP 48808, employing approximately 683 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,383,000.

68

Businesses

683

Employees

$46.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 23.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 17.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 7.3%
Retail trade 4 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 5.9%
Information 3 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 48808 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 48808 ranks #0 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 48808 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 48808 ranks #4 of 9 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
48823 East Lansing, MI 51,302 4.4 mi
48825 East Lansing, MI 12,596 7.0 mi
48840 Haslett, MI 12,501 5.5 mi
48848 Laingsburg, MI 7,789 6.3 mi
48912 Lansing, MI 17,035 7.0 mi
48864 Okemos, MI 20,148 8.8 mi
48906 Lansing, MI 26,634 7.6 mi
48820 Dewitt, MI 16,641 7.8 mi
48933 Lansing, MI 2,530 8.4 mi
48910 Lansing, MI 34,560 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clinton County

48879 standard
Saint Johns, MI
Pop: 18,075
48820 standard
Dewitt, MI
Pop: 16,641
48866 standard
Ovid, MI
Pop: 4,851
48831 standard
Elsie, MI
Pop: 3,512
48822 standard
Eagle, MI
Pop: 2,714
48835 standard
Fowler, MI
Pop: 2,680

Related Areas

Clinton County Bath, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48808 in? ▼
ZIP code 48808 (Bath) is located in Clinton County, Michigan. Clinton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clinton-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48808? ▼
ZIP code 48808 in Bath, MI has a population of 5,178 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48808? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48808 is $78,370, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48808? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48808 is $258,200, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48808? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48808 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48808? ▼
ZIP code 48808 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 683 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48808? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48808 are: Construction (16), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48808? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48808 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 48808? ▼
In ZIP code 48808, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.9% 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 48808? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48808 is 21.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48808? ▼
In ZIP code 48808, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48808? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48808 is 8.2% 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.