PlainZIP

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
$69,531
Median income
$224,600
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,316. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.5%. Housing costs here run $224,600 for a typical home value (2% above the state average), with rent averaging $812 a month; 86.7% of 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. To put 48897 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Barry 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 48897

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodland, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48897.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48897?

42.5

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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

$35,316

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48897 ranks nationally

Woodland, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,531 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

660

Total Housing Units

631

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$224,600

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48897 ranks #5 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 48897 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 48897 ranks #4 of 5 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
48849 Lake Odessa, MI 5,717 6.5 mi
49073 Nashville, MI 4,951 9.0 mi
49096 Vermontville, MI 3,316 7.4 mi
48815 Clarksville, MI 2,259 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Barry County

49058 standard
Hastings, MI
Pop: 19,127
49333 standard
Middleville, MI
Pop: 11,191
49046 standard
Delton, MI
Pop: 7,281
49073 standard
Nashville, MI
Pop: 4,951
49060 standard
Hickory Corners, MI
Pop: 1,738
49050 standard
Dowling, MI
Pop: 1,557

Related Areas

Barry County Woodland, MI Michigan

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.

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