Sunfield, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48890
Eaton County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,152
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,444
- Median income Near-median income area
- $175,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sunfield pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48890 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48890 (Sunfield, MI) rose +14.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 154.4 in 2023 to 176.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48890 covers 80.6 square miles in Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,152 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48890 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,444 (8% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,872. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $175,800 (20% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,033; owner occupancy is 77.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Eaton County, so 48890 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 48890
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sunfield, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48890.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48890, Sunfield, 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
2,152
Population
80.6
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48890?
38.4
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
0.8%
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?
$79,444
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$29,872
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48890 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Sunfield, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,444 Top 31% higher than 69% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
774housing units
774
Total Housing Units
710
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,800
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,033
Median Rent
1973
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
+14.0%
YoY Change (2024)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48890 have increased 14.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +13.9% | 144 |
| 2021 | +19.2% | 172 |
| 2022 | +8.3% | 186 |
| 2023 | -17.1% | 154 |
| 2024 | +14.0% | 176 |
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 28 business establishments in ZIP 48890, employing approximately 350 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,286,000.
28
Businesses
350
Employees
$20.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 21.4% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 21.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 14.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 10.7% |
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 48890 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48875
Portland (48875)
10,186 residents
- 49096 3,316
Vermontville (49096)
3,316 residents
- 48890 2,152
Sunfield (48890)
2,152 residents
- 48861 1,522
Mulliken (48861)
1,522 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48890 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48890 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48875
Portland (48875)
$94,216 median income
- 48861
Mulliken (48861)
$89,412 median income
- 48890
Sunfield (48890)
$79,444 median income
- 49096
Vermontville (49096)
$73,929 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48890 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48890, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,152 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48890 in?
ZIP code 48890 (Sunfield) is located in Eaton County, Michigan. Eaton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/eaton-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48890?
ZIP code 48890 in Sunfield, MI has a population of 2,152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48890?
The median household income in ZIP 48890 is $79,444, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48890?
The median home value in ZIP 48890 is $175,800, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48890?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48890 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48890?
ZIP code 48890 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 350 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48890?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48890 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (6), Wholesale trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48890?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48890 increased by 14.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 48890?
In ZIP code 48890, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 48890?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48890 is 26.3 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 48890?
In ZIP code 48890, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48890?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48890 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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