ZIP Code 48893
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Weidman · Isabella County · Michigan
- Population
- 5,212
- Median income
- $73,108
- Median home value
- $180,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.8%
- Land area
- 133.0 sq mi
39/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.1
Detroit
ZIP code 48893 in Weidman, Michigan has a population of 5,212. The median household income is $73,108, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $180,000, 35% below the US average. 25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48893 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 133.0 square miles in Weidman, Isabella County, Michigan. The area is home to 5,212 residents, producing a population density of 39 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 48893 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48893 sits at $73,108 (0% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,385. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $180,000 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,603 per month, and 92.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48893 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Isabella County, so you can benchmark 48893 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 48893
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$34,385
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 |
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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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