Clarksville, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48815
Ionia County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,259
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,962
- Median income Above-median income area
- $244,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clarksville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48815 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48815 (Clarksville, MI) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.7 in 2023 to 225.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48815 covers 71.0 square miles in Clarksville, Ionia County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,259 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48815 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,962 (17% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,997. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.3% and unemployment is 0.5%. Median home value is $244,200 (11% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,271; 88.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ionia County, so 48815 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 48815
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarksville, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48815.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale 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 48815, Clarksville, 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
2,259
Population
71.0
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48815?
36.0
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
3.2%
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?
$85,962
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$37,997
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48815 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Clarksville, 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)
$85,962 Top 22% higher than 78% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
956housing units
956
Total Housing Units
826
Occupied Units
130
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,200
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,271
Median Rent
1982
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48815 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.6% | 147 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 169 |
| 2022 | +7.5% | 182 |
| 2023 | +18.0% | 215 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 226 |
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 39 business establishments in ZIP 48815, employing approximately 202 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,569,000.
39
Businesses
202
Employees
$10.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 28.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 7.7% |
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 48815 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49331
Lowell (49331)
16,627 residents
- 49302
Alto (49302)
7,585 residents
- 48849 5,717
Lake Odessa (48849)
5,717 residents
- 48881 5,501
Saranac (48881)
5,501 residents
- 48815 2,259
Clarksville (48815)
2,259 residents
- 49325 1,909
Freeport (49325)
1,909 residents
- 48897 1,525
Woodland (48897)
1,525 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48815 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48815 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49302
Alto (49302)
$134,722 median income
- 49331
Lowell (49331)
$91,800 median income
- 49325
Freeport (49325)
$90,472 median income
- 48815
Clarksville (48815)
$85,962 median income
- 48849
Lake Odessa (48849)
$80,313 median income
- 48881
Saranac (48881)
$78,607 median income
- 48897
Woodland (48897)
$69,531 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48815 ranks #4 of 7 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 48815, 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 (2,259 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 48815 in?
ZIP code 48815 (Clarksville) is located in Ionia County, Michigan. Ionia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ionia-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48815?
ZIP code 48815 in Clarksville, MI has a population of 2,259 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48815?
The median household income in ZIP 48815 is $85,962, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48815?
The median home value in ZIP 48815 is $244,200, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48815?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48815 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48815?
ZIP code 48815 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 202 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48815?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48815 are: Construction (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Retail trade (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48815?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48815 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 48815?
In ZIP code 48815, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 48815?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48815 is 28.6 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 48815?
In ZIP code 48815, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48815?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48815 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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