ZIP Code 48845

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Hubbardston · Montcalm County · Michigan

Population
1,003

16/sq mi

Median income
$86,042

▲ 13% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$172,500

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.7%

Median age 40.1

Land area
63.5 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48845 in Hubbardston, Michigan has a population of 1,003. The median household income is $86,042, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $172,500, 38% below the US average. 8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48845 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.5 square miles in Hubbardston, Montcalm County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,003 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 48845 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48845 sits at $86,042 (17% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,890. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $172,500 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $800 per month, and 94.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48845 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montcalm County, so you can benchmark 48845 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 →

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 48845, Hubbardston, 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

1,003

Population

63.5

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48845?

40.1

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$86,042

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$30,890

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.3 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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.7%

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

What does housing look like?

414

Total Housing Units

361

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

3.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.2%
Renter 5.8%

$172,500

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$800

Median Rent

1949

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 48845, employing approximately 50 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,113,000.

7

Businesses

50

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 48845 vs 48811 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48811 Carson City, MI 5,641 5.3 mi
48873 Pewamo, MI 1,615 7.5 mi
48860 Muir, MI 1,334 4.8 mi
48870 Palo, MI 148 6.9 mi
48835 Fowler, MI 2,680 7.3 mi
48856 Middleton, MI 966 8.7 mi
48851 Lyons, MI 2,365 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48845 in?
ZIP code 48845 (Hubbardston) is located in Montcalm County, Michigan. Montcalm County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montcalm-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48845?
ZIP code 48845 in Hubbardston, MI has a population of 1,003 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48845?
The median household income in ZIP 48845 is $86,042, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48845?
The median home value in ZIP 48845 is $172,500, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48845?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48845 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48845?
ZIP code 48845 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 50 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48845?
In ZIP code 48845, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.7% 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 48845?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48845 is 31.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48845?
In ZIP code 48845, approximately 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48845?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48845 is 8.6% 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 Hubbardston, 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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