48657 ZIP Code, Sanford, MI
48657 is a ZIP code in Sanford, Michigan in Midland County. It covers 63 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48628, 48618 and 48620. 7,578 people live here in 3,134 households. With about 121 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $72,500, close to the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 45.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sanford, MI
- County: Midland County
- Land area: 63 sq mi
- Population: 7,578
- Median household income: $72,500
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,578 |
| Households | 3,134 |
| Median household income | $72,500 |
| Income per person | $42,182 |
| Median age | 45.9 |
| Homeowners | 88.6% |
| Median home value | $184,600 |
| Median rent | $995 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% |
| Broadband internet | 89.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.9% |
| $10–15K | 2.8% |
| $15–25K | 5.6% |
| $25–35K | 10.9% |
| $35–50K | 10.9% |
| $50–75K | 12.7% |
| $75–100K | 11.8% |
| $100–150K | 16.6% |
| $150–200K | 11.8% |
| $200K+ | 9.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.7% |
| 10–19 | 11.6% |
| 20–24 | 4.5% |
| 25–34 | 13.6% |
| 35–44 | 8.2% |
| 45–54 | 13.1% |
| 55–64 | 15.8% |
| 65–74 | 12.4% |
| 75+ | 9.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.2% |
| Owned outright | 39.0% |
| Rented | 10.5% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.4% |
| Townhome | 1.3% |
| 2–4 units | 2.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.7% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 17.1% |
Businesses in 48657
98 business establishments with 769 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 20
- Retail Trade: 14
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 13
- Accommodation and Food Services: 12
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 8
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 7
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 6
- Manufacturing: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48628 (6.7 mi)
- 48618 — Coleman city, MI (7 mi)
- 48620 (7.2 mi)
- 48642 — Midland city, MI (9.4 mi)
- 48640 — Midland city, MI (9.7 mi)
- 48612 — Beaverton city, MI (12.2 mi)
- 48652 (14.2 mi)
- 48883 — Shepherd village, MI (16.9 mi)
Areas that include 48657
- Sanford, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Midland County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48657, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48657 in?
- 48657 is a Sanford, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Sanford; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48657 in?
- 48657 is in Midland County.
- What is the population of 48657?
- About 7,578 people (±260), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,686.
- What is the median household income in 48657?
- $72,500 (±$8,751), 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 48657?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48657 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48657?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48628 (6.7 mi), 48618 (7 mi, Coleman), 48620 (7.2 mi), 48642 (9.4 mi, Midland), 48640 (9.7 mi, Midland) and 48612 (12.2 mi, Beaverton).
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