PlainZIP

Stanton, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48888

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

6,366
28/sq mi
$57,500
Median income
$159,300
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48888 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48888 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stanton, Montcalm County, Michigan, home to 6,366 residents across 229.0 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48888 reports a modest median household income of $57,500 (22% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,006. The poverty rate stands at 18.8% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. The typical home here is valued at $159,300 (27% below the state average); renters pay a median of $897 monthly, and 80.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montcalm County, so you can benchmark 48888 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 48888

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stanton, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48888.

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 48888, Stanton, 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

6,366

Population

229.0

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48888?

50.5

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$57,500

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$31,006

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48888 ranks nationally

Stanton, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,500 25th percentile higher than 25% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,807

Total Housing Units

2,378

Occupied Units

429

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$159,300

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$897

Median Rent

1976

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

+10.6%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48888 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 152
2021 +22.4% 186
2022 +10.0% 205
2023 +15.5% 236
2024 +10.6% 261

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 101 business establishments in ZIP 48888, employing approximately 879 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,815,000.

101

Businesses

879

Employees

$24.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 22.8%
Health care and social assistance 13 12.9%
Construction 11 10.9%
Finance and insurance 9 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 9 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 7 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.0%
Manufacturing 3 3.0%
Information 3 3.0%

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 48888 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 48888 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48888 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 48888 ranks #5 of 6 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
48852 Mcbrides, MI 150 3.8 mi
48885 Sidney, MI 927 4.9 mi
48884 Sheridan, MI 4,427 7.5 mi
48829 Edmore, MI 3,254 7.3 mi
48886 Six Lakes, MI 2,116 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Montcalm County

48838 standard
Greenville, MI
Pop: 17,863
49329 standard
Howard City, MI
Pop: 8,641
48811 standard
Carson City, MI
Pop: 5,641
48850 standard
Lakeview, MI
Pop: 4,474
48884 standard
Sheridan, MI
Pop: 4,427
48829 standard
Edmore, MI
Pop: 3,254

Related Areas

Montcalm County Stanton, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48888 in? ▼
ZIP code 48888 (Stanton) 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 48888? ▼
ZIP code 48888 in Stanton, MI has a population of 6,366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48888? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48888 is $57,500, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48888? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48888 is $159,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48888? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48888 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48888? ▼
ZIP code 48888 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 879 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48888? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48888 are: Retail trade (23), Health care and social assistance (13), Construction (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48888? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48888 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 48888? ▼
In ZIP code 48888, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 48888? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48888 is 28.9 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 48888? ▼
In ZIP code 48888, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48888? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48888 is 18.8% 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.