Woodland, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48897
Barry County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,525
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,531
- Median income Near-median income area
- $224,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Woodland pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48897 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 48897 covers 84.3 square miles in Woodland, Barry County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,525 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48897 reports a modest median household income of $69,531 (5% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,316. The poverty rate is 6.8%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $224,600 (2% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $812; 86.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barry County, so 48897 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 48897
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodland, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48897.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 48897, Woodland, 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
1,525
Population
84.3
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48897?
42.5
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
0.4%
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?
$69,531
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$35,316
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48897 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Woodland, 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)
$69,531 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
660housing units
660
Total Housing Units
631
Occupied Units
29
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$224,600
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$812
Median Rent
1938
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
+13.6%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48897 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.5% | 138 |
| 2020 | +3.3% | 142 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 161 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 183 |
| 2024 | – | 205 |
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 20 business establishments in ZIP 48897, employing approximately 99 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,056,000.
20
Businesses
99
Employees
$5.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 35.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.0% |
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 48897 vs 48849 →
ZIP 48897 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48849
Lake Odessa (48849)
5,717 residents
- 49073
Nashville (49073)
4,951 residents
- 49096
Vermontville (49096)
3,316 residents
- 48815 2,259
Clarksville (48815)
2,259 residents
- 48897 1,525
Woodland (48897)
1,525 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48897 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48897 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48815
Clarksville (48815)
$85,962 median income
- 48849
Lake Odessa (48849)
$80,313 median income
- 49096
Vermontville (49096)
$73,929 median income
- 48897
Woodland (48897)
$69,531 median income
- 49073
Nashville (49073)
$67,604 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48897 ranks #4 of 5 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 48897, 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 (1,525 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 48897 in?
ZIP code 48897 (Woodland) is located in Barry County, Michigan. Barry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barry-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48897?
ZIP code 48897 in Woodland, MI has a population of 1,525 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48897?
The median household income in ZIP 48897 is $69,531, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48897?
The median home value in ZIP 48897 is $224,600, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48897?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48897 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48897?
ZIP code 48897 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 99 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48897?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48897 are: Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48897?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48897 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 48897?
In ZIP code 48897, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 48897?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48897 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 48897?
In ZIP code 48897, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48897?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48897 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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