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Saint Louis, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48880

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

10,669
55/sq mi
$59,922
Median income
$144,900
Median home value
9.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Louis pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48880 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48880 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Louis, Midland County, Michigan, home to 10,669 residents across 194.3 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48880 reports a modest median household income of $59,922 (18% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $19,813. Poverty here runs at 10.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $144,900 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $802 per month, and 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48880, plus 6 more within Midland County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 48880

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Louis, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48880.

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 48880, Saint Louis, 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

10,669

Population

194.3

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48880?

39.5

Median Age

68.0%

Male

32.0%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 69.9%
African American 21.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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?

$59,922

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$19,813

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48880 ranks nationally

Saint Louis, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,922 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,884

Total Housing Units

2,530

Occupied Units

354

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$144,900

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$802

Median Rent

1969

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

+11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48880 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.5% 128
2021 +15.7% 148
2022 +17.9% 174
2023 -3.8% 168
2024 +11.2% 186

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 112 business establishments in ZIP 48880, employing approximately 1,424 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,335,000.

112

Businesses

1,424

Employees

$59.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 20 17.9%
Retail trade 18 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 12 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 11 9.8%
Construction 10 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing 8 7.1%
Manufacturing 7 6.3%
Wholesale trade 6 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.5%
Finance and insurance 4 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 48880 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 48880 ranks #2 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 48880 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 48880 ranks #3 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
48615 Breckenridge, MI 3,058 5.2 mi
48883 Shepherd, MI 7,122 7.7 mi
48801 Alma, MI 12,923 7.9 mi

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Pop: -

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48880 in? ▼
ZIP code 48880 (Saint Louis) is located in Midland County, Michigan. Midland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/midland-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48880? ▼
ZIP code 48880 in Saint Louis, MI has a population of 10,669 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48880? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48880 is $59,922, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48880? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48880 is $144,900, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48880? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48880 is White at 69.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48880? ▼
ZIP code 48880 has 112 business establishments employing approximately 1,424 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48880? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48880 are: Health care and social assistance (20), Retail trade (18), Accommodation and food services (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48880? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48880 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 48880? ▼
In ZIP code 48880, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.4% 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 48880? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48880 is 19.3 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 48880? ▼
In ZIP code 48880, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48880? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48880 is 10.2% 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.