PlainZIP

Potterville, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48876

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

4,014
112/sq mi
$74,594
Median income
$186,900
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
112
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48876 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48876 covers 35.8 square miles in Potterville, Eaton County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,014 residents on file, a density of 112 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48876 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,594 (2% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,809. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.2%. Median home value sits at $186,900 (15% below the state average), median rent at $1,138 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 48876 in local context, 6 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 48876

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Potterville, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48876.

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 48876, Potterville, 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

4,014

Population

35.8

Area (sq mi)

112

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48876?

34.6

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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?

$74,594

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$32,809

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48876 ranks nationally

Potterville, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,594 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,759

Total Housing Units

1,653

Occupied Units

106

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$186,900

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,138

Median Rent

1988

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48876 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 138
2021 +10.1% 152
2022 +7.9% 164
2023 +11.8% 183
2024 +4.3% 191

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 30 business establishments in ZIP 48876, employing approximately 549 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,887,000.

30

Businesses

549

Employees

$30.9M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 20.0%
Retail trade 6 20.0%
Wholesale trade 3 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 10.0%

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 48876 vs 48821 →

ZIP 48876 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 48876 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 48876 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 48876 ranks #5 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
48821 Dimondale, MI 5,836 4.5 mi
48837 Grand Ledge, MI 18,926 7.2 mi
48917 Lansing, MI 32,062 7.3 mi
48813 Charlotte, MI 21,182 7.2 mi
48827 Eaton Rapids, MI 15,971 10.2 mi
48906 Lansing, MI 26,634 12.2 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 Potterville, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48876 in? ▼
ZIP code 48876 (Potterville) 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 48876? ▼
ZIP code 48876 in Potterville, MI has a population of 4,014 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48876? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48876 is $74,594, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48876? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48876 is $186,900, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48876? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48876 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48876? ▼
ZIP code 48876 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 549 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48876? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48876 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (6), Wholesale trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48876? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48876 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 48876? ▼
In ZIP code 48876, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 48876? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48876 is 20.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48876? ▼
In ZIP code 48876, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48876? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48876 is 9.4% 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.