ZIP Code 48881
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Saranac · Ionia County · Michigan
- Population
- 5,501
- Median income
- $78,607
- Median home value
- $226,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.6%
- Land area
- 144.4 sq mi
38/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.3
Detroit
ZIP code 48881 in Saranac, Michigan has a population of 5,501. The median household income is $78,607, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $226,800, 18% below the US average. 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48881 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 144.4 square miles in Saranac, Ionia County, Michigan. The area is home to 5,501 residents, producing a population density of 38 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 48881 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48881 sits at $78,607 (7% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,928. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $226,800 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $720 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48881 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ionia County, so you can benchmark 48881 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 48881
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48881.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 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 48881, Saranac, 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
5,501
Population
144.4
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48881?
40.3
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
0.9%
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?
$78,607
Median Household Income
+7% vs state
$34,928
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 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?
2,117
Total Housing Units
2,022
Occupied Units
95
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$226,800
Median Home Value
+3% vs state
$720
Median Rent
1980
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48881 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 156 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 177 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 198 |
| 2023 | +13.0% | 224 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 237 |
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 78 business establishments in ZIP 48881, employing approximately 702 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,988,000.
78
Businesses
702
Employees
$32.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 17.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 16.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.9% |
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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