ZIP Code 48866
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Ovid · Clinton County · Michigan
- Population
- 4,851
- Median income
- $65,281
- Median home value
- $169,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.1%
- Land area
- 126.0 sq mi
39/sq mi
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.6
Detroit
ZIP code 48866 in Ovid, Michigan has a population of 4,851. The median household income is $65,281, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $169,000, 39% below the US average. 13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48866 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 126.0 square miles in Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan. The area is home to 4,851 residents, producing a population density of 39 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 48866 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48866 sits at $65,281 (11% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,193. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $169,000 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $857 per month, and 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48866 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 48866 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 48866
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48866.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 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 48866, Ovid, 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
4,851
Population
126.0
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48866?
40.6
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
1.2%
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?
$65,281
Median Household Income
-11% vs state
$32,193
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 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?
1,856
Total Housing Units
1,803
Occupied Units
53
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,000
Median Home Value
-23% vs state
$857
Median Rent
1970
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48866 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.6% | 120 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 129 |
| 2022 | +22.6% | 158 |
| 2023 | +8.4% | 172 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 179 |
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 61 business establishments in ZIP 48866, employing approximately 536 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,342,000.
61
Businesses
536
Employees
$29.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 18.0% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 16.4% |
| Construction | 8 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 13.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.9% |
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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