PlainZIP

Edmore, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48829

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

3,254
19/sq mi
$63,750
Median income
$151,900
Median home value
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Edmore pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48829 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48829 covers 169.5 square miles in Edmore, Montcalm County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,254 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48829 reports a modest median household income of $63,750 (13% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $26,333. Poverty here runs at 18.9%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. Housing costs here run $151,900 for a typical home value (31% below the state average), with rent averaging $735 a month; 81.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48829, plus 6 more within Montcalm 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 48829

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edmore, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48829.

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 48829, Edmore, 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

3,254

Population

169.5

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48829?

40.9

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$63,750

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$26,333

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48829 ranks nationally

Edmore, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,750 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,399

Total Housing Units

1,295

Occupied Units

104

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$151,900

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$735

Median Rent

1970

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

+21.3%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48829 have increased 21.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.8% 124
2021 +21.3% 150
2022 +10.5% 166
2023 +7.8% 179
2024 +21.3% 217

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 72 business establishments in ZIP 48829, employing approximately 726 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,957,000.

72

Businesses

726

Employees

$33.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 23.6%
Manufacturing 10 13.9%
Wholesale trade 8 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 7 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 6 8.3%
Construction 5 6.9%
Finance and insurance 5 6.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.2%

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 48829 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 48829 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 48829 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 48829 ranks #3 of 8 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
48852 Mcbrides, MI 150 3.7 mi
48891 Vestaburg, MI 2,985 5.4 mi
49310 Blanchard, MI 3,016 8.1 mi
48886 Six Lakes, MI 2,116 7.2 mi
48888 Stanton, MI 6,366 7.3 mi
48896 Winn, MI 154 10.2 mi
48818 Crystal, MI 2,407 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Montcalm County

48838 standard
Greenville, MI
Pop: 17,863
49329 standard
Howard City, MI
Pop: 8,641
48888 standard
Stanton, MI
Pop: 6,366
48811 standard
Carson City, MI
Pop: 5,641
48850 standard
Lakeview, MI
Pop: 4,474
48884 standard
Sheridan, MI
Pop: 4,427

Related Areas

Montcalm County Edmore, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48829 in? ▼
ZIP code 48829 (Edmore) is located in Montcalm County, Michigan. Montcalm County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montcalm-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48829? ▼
ZIP code 48829 in Edmore, MI has a population of 3,254 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48829? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48829 is $63,750, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48829? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48829 is $151,900, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48829? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48829 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48829? ▼
ZIP code 48829 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 726 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48829? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48829 are: Retail trade (17), Manufacturing (10), Wholesale trade (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48829? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48829 increased by 21.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 48829? ▼
In ZIP code 48829, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 48829? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48829 is 25.1 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 48829? ▼
In ZIP code 48829, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48829? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48829 is 18.9% 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.