ZIP Code 48835

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Fowler · Clinton County · Michigan

Population
2,680

19/sq mi

Median income
$81,964

▲ 7% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$214,400

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.8%

Median age 40.6

Land area
144.9 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48835 in Fowler, Michigan has a population of 2,680. The median household income is $81,964, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $214,400, 23% below the US average. 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48835 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 144.9 square miles in Fowler, Clinton County, Michigan. The area is home to 2,680 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 48835 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48835 sits at $81,964 (12% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,938. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $214,400 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $588 per month, and 92.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48835 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 48835 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 48835

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48835.

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 48835, Fowler, 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

2,680

Population

144.9

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48835?

40.6

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 98.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$81,964

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$40,938

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 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 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,082

Total Housing Units

1,020

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

$214,400

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$588

Median Rent

1955

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

+21.2%

YoY Change (2024)

158

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+58%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48835 have increased 21.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -1.4% 115
2020 +13.8% 131
2021 +9.0% 143
2022 +21.2% 173
2024 158

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 44 business establishments in ZIP 48835, employing approximately 361 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,747,000.

44

Businesses

361

Employees

$15.7M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 31.8%
Construction 12 27.3%
Wholesale trade 3 6.8%
Finance and insurance 3 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 6.8%

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 48835 vs 48873 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48873 Pewamo, MI 1,615 5.4 mi
48853 Maple Rapids, MI 671 5.8 mi
48894 Westphalia, MI 2,059 7.4 mi
48845 Hubbardston, MI 1,003 7.3 mi
48871 Perrinton, MI 1,952 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48835 in?
ZIP code 48835 (Fowler) 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 48835?
ZIP code 48835 in Fowler, MI has a population of 2,680 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48835?
The median household income in ZIP 48835 is $81,964, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48835?
The median home value in ZIP 48835 is $214,400, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48835?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48835 is White at 98.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48835?
ZIP code 48835 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 361 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48835?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48835 are: Retail trade (14), Construction (12), Wholesale trade (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48835?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48835 increased by 21.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. 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 48835?
In ZIP code 48835, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 48835?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48835 is 24.6 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 48835?
In ZIP code 48835, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48835?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48835 is 6.1% 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 Fowler, MI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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