Weidman, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48893
Isabella County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,212
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,108
- Median income Near-median income area
- $180,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Weidman pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48893 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 48893 (Weidman, MI) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.3 in 2023 to 226.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48893 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Weidman, Isabella County, Michigan, home to 5,212 residents across 133.0 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48893 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,108 (0% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,385. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $180,000 (18% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,603; owner occupancy is 92.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Isabella County, so 48893 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 48893
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Weidman, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48893.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 48893, Weidman, 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
5,212
Population
133.0
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48893?
43.1
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
2.3%
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?
$73,108
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$34,385
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48893 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Weidman, 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)
$73,108 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
2,882housing units
2,882
Total Housing Units
2,192
Occupied Units
690
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$180,000
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,603
Median Rent
1985
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
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48893 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.1% | 149 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 172 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 195 |
| 2023 | +13.2% | 221 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 226 |
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 80 business establishments in ZIP 48893, employing approximately 939 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,275,000.
80
Businesses
939
Employees
$51.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.8% |
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 48893 vs 49340 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49340 | Remus, MI | 2,912 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48893, 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 (5,212 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 48893 in?
ZIP code 48893 (Weidman) is located in Isabella County, Michigan. Isabella County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/isabella-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48893?
ZIP code 48893 in Weidman, MI has a population of 5,212 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48893?
The median household income in ZIP 48893 is $73,108, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48893?
The median home value in ZIP 48893 is $180,000, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48893?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48893 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48893?
ZIP code 48893 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 939 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48893?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48893 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (10), Manufacturing (8). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48893?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48893 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 48893?
In ZIP code 48893, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 48893?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48893 is 26.8 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 48893?
In ZIP code 48893, approximately 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48893?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48893 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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