ZIP Code 48837
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Grand Ledge · Eaton County · Michigan
- Population
- 18,926
- Median income
- $96,517
- Median home value
- $253,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.7%
- Land area
- 205.9 sq mi
92/sq mi
▲ 27% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.3
Detroit
ZIP code 48837 in Grand Ledge, Michigan has a population of 18,926. The median household income is $96,517, which is 27% above the national average. Median home value is $253,200, 9% below the US average. 40.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48837 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 205.9 square miles in Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan. The area is home to 18,926 residents, producing a population density of 92 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 48837 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48837 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $253,200 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,129 per month, and 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48837 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 48837
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$49,952
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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