ZIP Code 48821
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Dimondale · Eaton County · Michigan
- Population
- 5,836
- Median income
- $107,440
- Median home value
- $244,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.2%
- Land area
- 54.9 sq mi
106/sq mi
▲ 41% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.9
Detroit
ZIP code 48821 in Dimondale, Michigan has a population of 5,836. The median household income is $107,440, which is 41% above the national average. Median home value is $244,000, 12% below the US average. 38.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48821 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 54.9 square miles in Dimondale, Eaton County, Michigan. The area is home to 5,836 residents, producing a population density of 106 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 48821 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48821 sits at $107,440 (46% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $47,345. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $244,000 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,065 per month, and 94.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48821 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Eaton County, so you can benchmark 48821 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 48821
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48821.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 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 48821, Dimondale, 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
5,836
Population
54.9
Area (sq mi)
106
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48821?
45.9
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
2.9%
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?
$107,440
Median Household Income
+46% vs state
$47,345
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 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?
2,610
Total Housing Units
2,491
Occupied Units
119
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,000
Median Home Value
+11% vs state
$1,065
Median Rent
1980
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
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
175
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+75%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48821 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 131 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 144 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 164 |
| 2023 | -2.7% | 160 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 175 |
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 82 business establishments in ZIP 48821, employing approximately 912 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,046,000.
82
Businesses
912
Employees
$48.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 13.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 13.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48821 vs 48917 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48917 | Lansing, MI | 32,062 | 5.8 mi |
| 48876 | Potterville, MI | 4,014 | 4.5 mi |
| 48911 | Lansing, MI | 40,111 | 4.6 mi |
| 48842 | Holt, MI | 20,432 | 5.5 mi |
| 48827 | Eaton Rapids, MI | 15,971 | 9.0 mi |
| 48915 | Lansing, MI | 9,218 | 7.8 mi |
| 48910 | Lansing, MI | 34,560 | 7.5 mi |
| 48933 | Lansing, MI | 2,530 | 8.0 mi |
| 48906 | Lansing, MI | 26,634 | 10.5 mi |
| 48912 | Lansing, MI | 17,035 | 9.4 mi |
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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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