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 Moderate-density area
- $96,517
- Median income Above-median income area
- $253,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 40.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48837 (Grand Ledge, MI) rose +13.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 166.3 in 2023 to 188.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,952. The poverty rate is 4.3%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $253,200 (15% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 81.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,129.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Eaton County, so 48837 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 48837?
44.3
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
2.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$49,952
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48837 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Grand Ledge, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$96,517 Top 14% higher than 86% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,817housing units
8,817
Total Housing Units
8,472
Occupied Units
345
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,200
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 48917
Lansing (48917)
32,062 residents
- 48837
Grand Ledge (48837)
18,926 residents
- 48821 5,836
Dimondale (48821)
5,836 residents
- 48876 4,014
Potterville (48876)
4,014 residents
- 48822 2,714
Eagle (48822)
2,714 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48837 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48837 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48821
Dimondale (48821)
$107,440 median income
- 48837
Grand Ledge (48837)
$96,517 median income
- 48822
Eagle (48822)
$91,299 median income
- 48876
Potterville (48876)
$74,594 median income
- 48917
Lansing (48917)
$70,990 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48837, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,926 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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