ZIP Code 48852

ZIP code 48852 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.1 square miles in Mcbrides, Montcalm County, Michigan. The area is home to 150 residents, producing a population density of 139 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 48852 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48852 sits at $41,875 (43% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $21,277. The poverty rate stands at 24.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $117,700 (46% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48852 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montcalm County, so you can benchmark 48852 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 →