48662 ZIP Code – Wheeler, Michigan
48662 is a small ZIP code in Wheeler, Michigan, part of Gratiot County with a population of approximately 1,293 residents. The median household income is $65,270 — near the Michigan average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $120,900, well below the national average, with 88.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,571 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 2.4%, which is well below the U.S. rate. An estimated 7.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. About 18.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. At 46.5, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 48615, 48637, 48880.
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ZIP 48662 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48662 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,293 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $65k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $120k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,571 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.5% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48615 – Breckenridge
- 48637 – Merrill
- 48880 – Saint Louis
- 48626 – Hemlock
- 48614 – Brant
- 48847 – Ithaca
- 48862 – North Star
- 48640 – Midland
- 48801 – Alma
- 48655 – Saint Charles
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48615 | BRECKENRIDGE | 2,817 | $62,768 |
| 48637 | MERRILL | 3,104 | $61,100 |
| 48880 | SAINT LOUIS | 10,026 | $55,597 |
| 48626 | HEMLOCK | 5,899 | $81,699 |
| 48614 | BRANT | 978 | $54,286 |