PlainZIP

Grand Ledge, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48837

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

18,926
92/sq mi
$96,517
Median income
$253,200
Median home value
40.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grand Ledge pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
92
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48837 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48837 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, home to 18,926 residents across 205.9 square miles, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48837 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,517 (32% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $49,952. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $253,200 (15% above the state average), median rent at $1,129 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Eaton County, so you can benchmark 48837 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 48837

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Ledge, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48837.

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 48837, Grand Ledge, 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

18,926

Population

205.9

Area (sq mi)

92

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48837?

44.3

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$96,517

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$49,952

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48837 ranks nationally

Grand Ledge, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,517 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,817

Total Housing Units

8,472

Occupied Units

345

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$253,200

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,129

Median Rent

1978

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

+13.2%

YoY Change (2024)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48837 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 134
2021 +10.8% 148
2022 +7.5% 159
2023 +4.6% 166
2024 +13.2% 188

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 353 business establishments in ZIP 48837, employing approximately 4,104 people with a combined annual payroll of $186,414,000.

353

Businesses

4,104

Employees

$186.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 54 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 46 13.0%
Construction 38 10.8%
Retail trade 36 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 30 8.5%
Finance and insurance 21 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 4.5%
Manufacturing 13 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 12 3.4%
Wholesale trade 10 2.8%
Educational services 7 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.0%
Information 6 1.7%

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 48837 vs 48822 →

ZIP 48837 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 48837 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 48837 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 48837 ranks #2 of 5 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
48822 Eagle, MI 2,714 6.0 mi
48876 Potterville, MI 4,014 7.2 mi
48917 Lansing, MI 32,062 6.7 mi
48821 Dimondale, MI 5,836 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Eaton County

48917 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 32,062
48813 standard
Charlotte, MI
Pop: 21,182
48827 standard
Eaton Rapids, MI
Pop: 15,971
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 Grand Ledge, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48837 in? ▼
ZIP code 48837 (Grand Ledge) 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 48837? ▼
ZIP code 48837 in Grand Ledge, MI has a population of 18,926 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48837? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48837 is $96,517, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48837? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48837 is $253,200, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48837? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48837 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48837? ▼
ZIP code 48837 has 353 business establishments employing approximately 4,104 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48837? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48837 are: Health care and social assistance (54), Other services (except public administration) (46), Construction (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48837? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48837 increased by 13.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 48837? ▼
In ZIP code 48837, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.7% 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 48837? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48837 is 20.7 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 48837? ▼
In ZIP code 48837, 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 48837? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48837 is 4.3% 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.