PlainZIP

Fowler, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48835

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

2,680
19/sq mi
$81,964
Median income
$214,400
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48835 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48835 covers 144.9 square miles in Fowler, Clinton County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,680 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48835 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,964 (12% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,938. Poverty here runs at 6.1%, with unemployment measured at 1.8%. Housing costs here run $214,400 for a typical home value (2% below the state average), with rent averaging $588 a month; 92.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48835, plus 6 more within Clinton 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 48835

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fowler, MI

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,680

Population

144.9

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 48835 ranks nationally

Fowler, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,964 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 48835 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 48835 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48835 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 48835 ranks #5 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
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

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
48822 standard
Eagle, MI
Pop: 2,714

Related Areas

Clinton County Fowler, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.