ZIP Code 48853

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Maple Rapids · Clinton County · Michigan

Population
671

277/sq mi

Median income
$51,607

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$128,900

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.0%

Median age 36.5

Land area
2.4 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48853 in Maple Rapids, Michigan has a population of 671. The median household income is $51,607, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $128,900, 54% below the US average. 9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48853 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.4 square miles in Maple Rapids, Clinton County, Michigan. The area is home to 671 residents, producing a population density of 277 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 48853 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48853 sits at $51,607 (30% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $27,034. The poverty rate stands at 35.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $128,900 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $433 per month, and 71.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48853 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 48853 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 48853, Maple Rapids, 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

671

Population

2.4

Area (sq mi)

277

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48853?

36.5

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$51,607

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$27,034

Per Capita Income

35.0%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.0%

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

What does housing look like?

300

Total Housing Units

300

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.3%
Renter 28.7%

$128,900

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$433

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 48853, employing approximately 37 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,204,000.

9

Businesses

37

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 33.3%

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 48853 vs 48871 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48871 Perrinton, MI 1,952 3.7 mi
48835 Fowler, MI 2,680 5.8 mi
48856 Middleton, MI 966 7.2 mi
48874 Pompeii, MI 180 7.6 mi
48879 Saint Johns, MI 18,075 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48853 in?
ZIP code 48853 (Maple Rapids) is located in Clinton County, Michigan. Clinton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clinton-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48853?
ZIP code 48853 in Maple Rapids, MI has a population of 671 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48853?
The median household income in ZIP 48853 is $51,607, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48853?
The median home value in ZIP 48853 is $128,900, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48853?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48853 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48853?
ZIP code 48853 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 37 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48853?
In ZIP code 48853, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.0% 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 48853?
In ZIP code 48853, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48853?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48853 is 35.0% 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 Maple Rapids, MI

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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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