ZIP Code 48849
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Lake Odessa · Ionia County · Michigan
- Population
- 5,717
- Median income
- $80,313
- Median home value
- $223,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.6%
- Land area
- 214.9 sq mi
27/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.1
Detroit
ZIP code 48849 in Lake Odessa, Michigan has a population of 5,717. The median household income is $80,313, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $223,600, 20% below the US average. 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48849 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 214.9 square miles in Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan. The area is home to 5,717 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 48849 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48849 sits at $80,313 (9% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $38,337. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $223,600 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $768 per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48849 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ionia County, so you can benchmark 48849 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 48849
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48849.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 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 48849, Lake Odessa, 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
5,717
Population
214.9
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48849?
37.1
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
1.1%
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?
$80,313
Median Household Income
+9% vs state
$38,337
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 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?
2,201
Total Housing Units
1,951
Occupied Units
250
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,600
Median Home Value
+2% vs state
$768
Median Rent
1965
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
-1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48849 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.3% | 141 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 159 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 181 |
| 2023 | +13.4% | 205 |
| 2024 | -1.6% | 202 |
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 114 business establishments in ZIP 48849, employing approximately 1,505 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,814,000.
114
Businesses
1,505
Employees
$69.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 17 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 10.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.5% |
| Information | 4 | 3.5% |
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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