48637 ZIP Code, Merrill, MI
48637 is a ZIP code in Merrill, Michigan — mostly in Saginaw County (69% of its land), with smaller parts in Midland and Gratiot counties. It covers 71 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48662, 48626 and 48615. 3,024 people live here in 1,257 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $65,865, close to the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 45.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Merrill, MI
- County: Saginaw County
- Land area: 71 sq mi
- Population: 3,024
- Median household income: $65,865
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,024 |
| Households | 1,257 |
| Median household income | $65,865 |
| Income per person | $32,546 |
| Median age | 45.6 |
| Homeowners | 91.3% |
| Median home value | $158,600 |
| Median rent | $740 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 33.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% |
| Broadband internet | 84.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.0% |
| $10–15K | 4.9% |
| $15–25K | 5.8% |
| $25–35K | 9.4% |
| $35–50K | 11.1% |
| $50–75K | 17.8% |
| $75–100K | 15.6% |
| $100–150K | 14.6% |
| $150–200K | 7.8% |
| $200K+ | 4.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.5% |
| 10–19 | 11.8% |
| 20–24 | 3.4% |
| 25–34 | 9.5% |
| 35–44 | 13.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.0% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65–74 | 14.0% |
| 75+ | 11.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 42.8% |
| Owned outright | 43.0% |
| Rented | 8.1% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 94.1% |
| Townhome | 0.4% |
| 2–4 units | 0.8% |
| 5–19 units | 0.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 4.1% |
Businesses in 48637
32 business establishments with 180 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48662 (4.2 mi)
- 48626 — Hemlock CDP, MI (5.8 mi)
- 48615 — Breckenridge village, MI (7 mi)
- 48614 (11.4 mi)
- 48640 — Midland city, MI (11.6 mi)
- 48655 — St. Charles village, MI (12.1 mi)
- 48623 — Freeland CDP, MI (12.5 mi)
- 48880 — St. Louis city, MI (12.6 mi)
Areas that include 48637
- Merrill, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Gratiot County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Midland County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Saginaw County ZIP codes — 25 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 22: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Saginaw County
- No. 3 of 22: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Saginaw County
Mail every home in 48637
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48637, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48637 in?
- 48637 is a Merrill, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48637 in?
- 48637 is mostly in Saginaw County (69% of its land), with smaller parts in Midland and Gratiot counties.
- What is the population of 48637?
- About 3,024 people (±293), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,120.
- What is the median household income in 48637?
- $65,865 (±$8,702), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48637?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48637 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48637?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48662 (4.2 mi), 48626 (5.8 mi, Hemlock), 48615 (7 mi, Breckenridge), 48614 (11.4 mi), 48640 (11.6 mi, Midland) and 48655 (12.1 mi, St. Charles).
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