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Mcbrides, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48852

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

150
139/sq mi
$41,875
Median income
$117,700
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mcbrides pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
139
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48852 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48852 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mcbrides, Montcalm County, Michigan, home to just 150 residents across 1.1 square miles, a density of 139 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48852 reports a modest median household income of $41,875 (43% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $21,277. Local economic indicators show a 24.8% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $117,700 (46% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 87.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Montcalm County, letting you compare 48852 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 48852, Mcbrides, 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

150

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

139

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48852?

39.5

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$41,875

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$21,277

Per Capita Income

24.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 48852 ranks nationally

Mcbrides, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,875 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

60

Total Housing Units

58

Occupied Units

2

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$117,700

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 48852, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,395,000.

3

Businesses

25

Employees

$1.4M

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 48852 vs 48829 →

ZIP 48852 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 48852 ranks #7 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 48852 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 48852 ranks #7 of 7 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
48829 Edmore, MI 3,254 3.7 mi
48888 Stanton, MI 6,366 3.8 mi
48884 Sheridan, MI 4,427 9.9 mi
48891 Vestaburg, MI 2,985 7.3 mi
48886 Six Lakes, MI 2,116 7.4 mi
48885 Sidney, MI 927 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Montcalm County

48838 standard
Greenville, MI
Pop: 17,863
49329 standard
Howard City, MI
Pop: 8,641
48888 standard
Stanton, MI
Pop: 6,366
48811 standard
Carson City, MI
Pop: 5,641
48850 standard
Lakeview, MI
Pop: 4,474
48884 standard
Sheridan, MI
Pop: 4,427

Related Areas

Montcalm County Mcbrides, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48852 in? ▼
ZIP code 48852 (Mcbrides) 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 48852? ▼
ZIP code 48852 in Mcbrides, MI has a population of 150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48852? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48852 is $41,875, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48852? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48852 is $117,700, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48852? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48852 is White at 89.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48852? ▼
ZIP code 48852 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48852? ▼
In ZIP code 48852, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48852? ▼
In ZIP code 48852, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48852? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48852 is 24.8% 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.