ZIP Code 48809
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Belding · Ionia County · Michigan
- Population
- 11,015
- Median income
- $71,071
- Median home value
- $210,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.2%
- Land area
- 212.6 sq mi
52/sq mi
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.1
Detroit
ZIP code 48809 in Belding, Michigan has a population of 11,015. The median household income is $71,071, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $210,400, 24% below the US average. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48809 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 212.6 square miles in Belding, Ionia County, Michigan. The area is home to 11,015 residents, producing a population density of 52 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 48809 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48809 sits at $71,071 (3% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,833. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $210,400 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $888 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48809 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ionia County, so you can benchmark 48809 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 48809
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48809.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 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 48809, Belding, 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
11,015
Population
212.6
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48809?
41.1
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
1.5%
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?
$71,071
Median Household Income
-3% vs state
$35,833
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 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?
4,528
Total Housing Units
4,172
Occupied Units
356
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,400
Median Home Value
-4% vs state
$888
Median Rent
1967
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
+12.6%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48809 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 148 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 167 |
| 2022 | +17.9% | 197 |
| 2023 | +4.1% | 205 |
| 2024 | +12.6% | 231 |
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 171 business establishments in ZIP 48809, employing approximately 2,049 people with a combined annual payroll of $109,691,000.
171
Businesses
2,049
Employees
$109.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 27 | 15.8% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 11.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.8% |
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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