PlainZIP

Dewitt, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48820

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

16,641
98/sq mi
$112,526
Median income
$337,100
Median home value
47.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
98
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48820 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48820 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dewitt, Clinton County, Michigan, home to 16,641 residents across 170.2 square miles, a density of 98 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48820 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,526 (53% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $53,152. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.0%. Housing costs here run $337,100 for a typical home value (54% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,159 a month; 85.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48820, plus 6 more within Clinton County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 48820

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dewitt, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48820.

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 48820, Dewitt, 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

16,641

Population

170.2

Area (sq mi)

98

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48820?

43.7

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$112,526

Median Household Income

+53% vs state

$53,152

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48820 ranks nationally

Dewitt, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,526 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,190

Total Housing Units

7,058

Occupied Units

132

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$337,100

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

$1,159

Median Rent

1991

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48820 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 134
2021 +8.8% 146
2022 +10.7% 162
2023 +11.4% 180
2024 +5.8% 191

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 324 business establishments in ZIP 48820, employing approximately 2,833 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,720,000.

324

Businesses

2,833

Employees

$107.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 45 13.9%
Construction 44 13.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 35 10.8%
Retail trade 33 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 30 9.3%
Finance and insurance 29 8.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 5.3%
Manufacturing 5 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.5%
Wholesale trade 4 1.2%
Information 4 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.2%
Educational services 3 0.9%

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 48820 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 48820 ranks #6 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 48820 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 48820 ranks the highest 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
48906 Lansing, MI 26,634 5.4 mi
48915 Lansing, MI 9,218 8.7 mi
48879 Saint Johns, MI 18,075 9.8 mi
48933 Lansing, MI 2,530 9.2 mi
48808 Bath, MI 5,178 7.8 mi
48917 Lansing, MI 32,062 9.9 mi
48912 Lansing, MI 17,035 9.2 mi
48823 East Lansing, MI 51,302 9.9 mi
48825 East Lansing, MI 12,596 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clinton County

48879 standard
Saint Johns, MI
Pop: 18,075
48808 standard
Bath, MI
Pop: 5,178
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 Dewitt, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48820 in? ▼
ZIP code 48820 (Dewitt) 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 48820? ▼
ZIP code 48820 in Dewitt, MI has a population of 16,641 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48820? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48820 is $112,526, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48820? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48820 is $337,100, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48820? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48820 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48820? ▼
ZIP code 48820 has 324 business establishments employing approximately 2,833 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48820? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48820 are: Health care and social assistance (45), Construction (44), Professional, scientific, and technical services (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48820? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48820 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 48820? ▼
In ZIP code 48820, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.4% 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 48820? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48820 is 23.8 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 48820? ▼
In ZIP code 48820, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48820? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48820 is 4.6% 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.