ZIP Code 48885

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Sidney · Montcalm County · Michigan

Population
927

21/sq mi

Median income
$71,389

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$200,500

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.4%

Median age 45.4

Land area
43.9 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48885 in Sidney, Michigan has a population of 927. The median household income is $71,389, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $200,500, 28% below the US average. 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48885 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.9 square miles in Sidney, Montcalm County, Michigan. The area is home to 927 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 48885 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48885 sits at $71,389 (3% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $27,897. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $200,500 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,375 per month, and 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48885 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montcalm County, so you can benchmark 48885 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 →

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 48885, Sidney, 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

927

Population

43.9

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48885?

45.4

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$71,389

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$27,897

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.4%

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

What does housing look like?

449

Total Housing Units

410

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$200,500

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,375

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 48885, employing approximately 63 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,360,000.

10

Businesses

63

Employees

$2.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 30.0%

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 48885 vs 48888 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48888 Stanton, MI 6,366 4.9 mi
48884 Sheridan, MI 4,427 5.8 mi
48838 Greenville, MI 17,863 7.3 mi
48852 Mcbrides, MI 150 8.6 mi
48834 Fenwick, MI 2,090 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48885 in?
ZIP code 48885 (Sidney) 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 48885?
ZIP code 48885 in Sidney, MI has a population of 927 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48885?
The median household income in ZIP 48885 is $71,389, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48885?
The median home value in ZIP 48885 is $200,500, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48885?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48885 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48885?
ZIP code 48885 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 63 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48885?
In ZIP code 48885, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48885?
In ZIP code 48885, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48885?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48885 is 7.3% 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 Sidney, 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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