ZIP Code 48884

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Sheridan · Montcalm County · Michigan

Population
4,427

28/sq mi

Median income
$62,750

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$182,100

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.4%

Median age 38.5

Land area
157.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 48884 in Sheridan, Michigan has a population of 4,427. The median household income is $62,750, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $182,100, 35% below the US average. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48884 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 157.5 square miles in Sheridan, Montcalm County, Michigan. The area is home to 4,427 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 48884 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48884 sits at $62,750 (14% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,431. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $182,100 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $893 per month, and 92.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48884 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montcalm County, so you can benchmark 48884 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 48884

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48884.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48884, Sheridan, 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

4,427

Population

157.5

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48884?

38.5

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$62,750

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$30,431

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,888

Total Housing Units

1,717

Occupied Units

171

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.4%
Renter 7.6%

$182,100

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$893

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+18.6%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48884 have increased 18.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 153
2021 +10.7% 169
2022 +15.6% 196
2023 +0.3% 196
2024 +18.6% 233

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 53 business establishments in ZIP 48884, employing approximately 482 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,429,000.

53

Businesses

482

Employees

$22.4M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 20.8%
Retail trade 11 20.8%
Other services (except public administration) 11 20.8%
Health care and social assistance 6 11.3%
Manufacturing 5 9.4%

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 48884 vs 48834 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48834 Fenwick, MI 2,090 5.3 mi
48885 Sidney, MI 927 5.8 mi
48852 Mcbrides, MI 150 9.9 mi
48888 Stanton, MI 6,366 7.5 mi
48870 Palo, MI 148 7.4 mi
48865 Orleans, MI 1,903 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48884 in?
ZIP code 48884 (Sheridan) is located in Montcalm County, Michigan. Montcalm County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montcalm-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48884?
ZIP code 48884 in Sheridan, MI has a population of 4,427 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48884?
The median household income in ZIP 48884 is $62,750, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48884?
The median home value in ZIP 48884 is $182,100, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48884?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48884 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48884?
ZIP code 48884 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 482 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48884?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48884 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48884?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48884 increased by 18.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 48884?
In ZIP code 48884, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 48884?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48884 is 31.9 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 48884?
In ZIP code 48884, approximately 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48884?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48884 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sheridan, MI

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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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