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Eagle, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48822

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

2,714
32/sq mi
$91,299
Median income
$300,900
Median home value
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48822 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48822 covers 83.8 square miles in Eagle, Clinton County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,714 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48822 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,299 (24% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,502. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.1%. Median home value sits at $300,900 (37% above the state average), median rent at $1,390 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 48822 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Clinton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48822

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eagle, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48822.

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 48822, Eagle, 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

2,714

Population

83.8

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48822?

38.3

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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?

$91,299

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$41,502

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48822 ranks nationally

Eagle, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,299 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 49.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

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

What does housing look like?

862

Total Housing Units

851

Occupied Units

11

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$300,900

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$1,390

Median Rent

1989

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48822 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 138
2021 +9.2% 151
2022 +14.9% 173
2023 +6.0% 184
2024 +8.2% 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 47 business establishments in ZIP 48822, employing approximately 257 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,298,000.

47

Businesses

257

Employees

$11.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 21.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 6 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 10.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.5%
Retail trade 3 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.4%

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 48822 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 48822 ranks #3 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 48822 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 48822 ranks #3 of 4 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
48837 Grand Ledge, MI 18,926 6.0 mi
48894 Westphalia, MI 2,059 6.4 mi
48917 Lansing, MI 32,062 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clinton County

48879 standard
Saint Johns, MI
Pop: 18,075
48820 standard
Dewitt, MI
Pop: 16,641
48808 standard
Bath, MI
Pop: 5,178
48866 standard
Ovid, MI
Pop: 4,851
48831 standard
Elsie, MI
Pop: 3,512
48835 standard
Fowler, MI
Pop: 2,680

Related Areas

Clinton County Eagle, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48822 in? ▼
ZIP code 48822 (Eagle) 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 48822? ▼
ZIP code 48822 in Eagle, MI has a population of 2,714 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48822? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48822 is $91,299, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48822? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48822 is $300,900, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48822? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48822 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48822? ▼
ZIP code 48822 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 257 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48822? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48822 are: Construction (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48822? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48822 increased by 8.2% 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 48822? ▼
In ZIP code 48822, 49.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 48822? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48822 is 25.4 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 48822? ▼
In ZIP code 48822, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48822? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48822 is 3.4% 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.