PlainZIP

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
$79,444
Median income
$175,800
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,872. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $175,800 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,033 per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 48890 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Eaton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48890?

38.4

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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

$29,872

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48890 ranks nationally

Sunfield, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,444 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

774

Total Housing Units

710

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$175,800

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48890 vs 48861 →

ZIP 48890 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 48890 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 48890 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 48890 ranks #3 of 4 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
48861 Mulliken, MI 1,522 3.6 mi
48875 Portland, MI 10,186 6.5 mi
49096 Vermontville, MI 3,316 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Eaton County

48917 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 32,062
48813 standard
Charlotte, MI
Pop: 21,182
48837 standard
Grand Ledge, MI
Pop: 18,926
48827 standard
Eaton Rapids, MI
Pop: 15,971
49021 standard
Bellevue, MI
Pop: 6,182
48821 standard
Dimondale, MI
Pop: 5,836

Related Areas

Eaton County Sunfield, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.