ZIP Code 48822

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Eagle · Clinton County · Michigan

Population
2,714

32/sq mi

Median income
$91,299

▲ 20% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$300,900

▲ 8% vs US

higher than 67% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.6%

Median age 38.3

Land area
83.8 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48822 in Eagle, Michigan has a population of 2,714. The median household income is $91,299, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $300,900, 8% above the US average. 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48822 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.8 square miles in Eagle, Clinton County, Michigan. The area is home to 2,714 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 48822 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48822 sits at $91,299 (24% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,502. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $300,900 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $1,390 per month, and 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48822 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 48822 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 48822

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,714

Population

83.8

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48822 vs 48837 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Eagle, 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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