PlainZIP

Mulliken, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48861

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

1,522
25/sq mi
$89,412
Median income
$184,600
Median home value
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mulliken pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48861 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48861 covers 60.6 square miles in Mulliken, Eaton County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,522 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48861 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,412 (22% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $45,404. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. Housing costs here run $184,600 for a typical home value (16% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,039 a month; 94.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 48861 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Eaton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 48861

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mulliken, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48861.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 48861, Mulliken, 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

1,522

Population

60.6

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48861?

44.8

Median Age

55.9%

Male

44.1%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$89,412

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$45,404

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48861 ranks nationally

Mulliken, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,412 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.4%

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

What does housing look like?

710

Total Housing Units

708

Occupied Units

2

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.1%
Renter 5.9%

$184,600

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,039

Median Rent

1963

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

+13.1%

YoY Change (2024)

206

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+106%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48861 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -5.9% 133
2021 +14.6% 152
2022 +14.5% 175
2023 +4.4% 182
2024 +13.1% 206

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 24 business establishments in ZIP 48861, employing approximately 174 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,592,000.

24

Businesses

174

Employees

$8.6M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 29.2%
Retail trade 4 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 16.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 12.5%

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 48861 vs 48890 →

ZIP 48861 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 48861 ranks #4 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 48861 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 48861 ranks #2 of 4 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
48890 Sunfield, MI 2,152 3.6 mi
48875 Portland, MI 10,186 8.9 mi
49096 Vermontville, MI 3,316 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Eaton County

48917 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 32,062
48813 standard
Charlotte, MI
Pop: 21,182
48837 standard
Grand Ledge, MI
Pop: 18,926
48827 standard
Eaton Rapids, MI
Pop: 15,971
49021 standard
Bellevue, MI
Pop: 6,182
48821 standard
Dimondale, MI
Pop: 5,836

Related Areas

Eaton County Mulliken, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48861 in? ▼
ZIP code 48861 (Mulliken) is located in Eaton County, Michigan. Eaton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/eaton-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48861? ▼
ZIP code 48861 in Mulliken, MI has a population of 1,522 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48861? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48861 is $89,412, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48861? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48861 is $184,600, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48861? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48861 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48861? ▼
ZIP code 48861 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 174 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48861? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48861 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48861? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48861 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48861? ▼
In ZIP code 48861, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.4% 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 48861? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48861 is 29.5 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 48861? ▼
In ZIP code 48861, approximately 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48861? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48861 is 4.2% 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.