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Eaton Rapids, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48827

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

15,971
55/sq mi
$78,257
Median income
$217,500
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48827 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48827 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan, home to 15,971 residents across 289.3 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48827 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,257 (7% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,739. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.9%. Median home value sits at $217,500 (1% below the state average), median rent at $989 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Eaton County, letting you compare 48827 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 48827

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eaton Rapids, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48827.

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 48827, Eaton Rapids, 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

15,971

Population

289.3

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48827?

41.7

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$78,257

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$35,739

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48827 ranks nationally

Eaton Rapids, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,257 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,635

Total Housing Units

6,207

Occupied Units

428

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$217,500

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$989

Median Rent

1974

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

+11.6%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48827 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 127
2021 +11.5% 141
2022 +8.9% 154
2023 +4.6% 161
2024 +11.6% 180

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 239 business establishments in ZIP 48827, employing approximately 2,514 people with a combined annual payroll of $115,253,000.

239

Businesses

2,514

Employees

$115.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 41 17.1%
Other services (except public administration) 32 13.4%
Retail trade 28 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 23 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 22 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 7.5%
Manufacturing 16 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 5.9%
Finance and insurance 13 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.4%
Wholesale trade 6 2.5%
Information 4 1.7%
Educational services 3 1.3%

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 48827 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 48827 ranks #2 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 48827 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 48827 ranks #4 of 6 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
48821 Dimondale, MI 5,836 9.0 mi
49284 Springport, MI 3,028 8.6 mi
49264 Onondaga, MI 1,992 7.1 mi
48876 Potterville, MI 4,014 10.2 mi
48842 Holt, MI 20,432 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Eaton County

48917 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 32,062
48813 standard
Charlotte, MI
Pop: 21,182
48837 standard
Grand Ledge, MI
Pop: 18,926
49021 standard
Bellevue, MI
Pop: 6,182
48821 standard
Dimondale, MI
Pop: 5,836
49076 standard
Olivet, MI
Pop: 4,589

Related Areas

Eaton County Eaton Rapids, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48827 in? ▼
ZIP code 48827 (Eaton Rapids) is located in Eaton County, Michigan. Eaton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/eaton-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48827? ▼
ZIP code 48827 in Eaton Rapids, MI has a population of 15,971 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48827? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48827 is $78,257, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48827? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48827 is $217,500, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48827? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48827 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48827? ▼
ZIP code 48827 has 239 business establishments employing approximately 2,514 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48827? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48827 are: Construction (41), Other services (except public administration) (32), Retail trade (28). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48827? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48827 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 48827? ▼
In ZIP code 48827, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 48827? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48827 is 26.9 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 48827? ▼
In ZIP code 48827, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48827? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48827 is 7.5% 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.