48801 ZIP Code – Alma, Michigan

Located in Alma, Michigan, ZIP code 48801 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Gratiot County with a population of approximately 13,621 residents. The median household income is $53,601 — below the Michigan average and below the national average. The median home value of $110,300 is well below the national average, with 75.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $744 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 13% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.

At 6.0%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate of 17.3% is above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 28.5%, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 35.4, below the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 48832, 48880, 48877.

ZIP Code 48801 Data

Population 13,621
Median Household Income $53,601
Median Home Value $110,300
Median Rent $744
Median Age 35.4
Unemployment Rate 6.0%
Poverty Rate 17.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.5%
State Michigan

ZIP 48801 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 48801MI Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population13k10k10k
Median Household Income$53k$68k$73k
Median Home Value$110k$190k$258k
Median Rent$744$949$1,088
Median Age35.444.743.2
Unemployment Rate6.0%5.6%5.0%
Poverty Rate17.3%12.5%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher28.5%25.8%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
48832 ELWELL 1,276 $61,974
48880 SAINT LOUIS 10,026 $55,597
48877 RIVERDALE 1,967 $55,324
48889 SUMNER 1,482 $57,500
48847 ITHACA 5,599 $61,809