48801 ZIP Code, Alma, MI
48801 is a ZIP code in Alma, Michigan in Gratiot County. It covers 71 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48832, 48880 and 48877. 13,278 people live here in 4,995 households. With about 188 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $58,750, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Alma, MI
- County: Gratiot County
- Land area: 71 sq mi
- Population: 13,278
- Median household income: $58,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,278 |
| Households | 4,995 |
| Median household income | $58,750 |
| Income per person | $30,233 |
| Median age | 35 |
| Homeowners | 75.0% |
| Median home value | $129,700 |
| Median rent | $838 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.9% |
| Broadband internet | 88.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.9% |
| $10–15K | 4.5% |
| $15–25K | 9.2% |
| $25–35K | 7.9% |
| $35–50K | 16.1% |
| $50–75K | 19.5% |
| $75–100K | 11.3% |
| $100–150K | 14.6% |
| $150–200K | 9.1% |
| $200K+ | 3.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.6% |
| 10–19 | 16.1% |
| 20–24 | 10.6% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–44 | 11.7% |
| 45–54 | 9.8% |
| 55–64 | 10.2% |
| 65–74 | 10.3% |
| 75+ | 7.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 40.7% |
| Owned outright | 30.0% |
| Rented | 23.1% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.7% |
| Townhome | 1.3% |
| 2–4 units | 5.6% |
| 5–19 units | 7.2% |
| 20+ units | 5.7% |
| Mobile / other | 8.5% |
Businesses in 48801
319 business establishments with 6,593 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 56
- Retail Trade: 51
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 39
- Accommodation and Food Services: 34
- Finance and Insurance: 23
- Manufacturing: 22
- Construction: 17
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 16
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48832 (5.6 mi)
- 48880 — St. Louis city, MI (7.4 mi)
- 48877 — Elm Hall CDP, MI (8.5 mi)
- 48847 — Ithaca city, MI (8.8 mi)
- 48889 (9.2 mi)
- 48615 — Breckenridge village, MI (10.6 mi)
- 48862 (11 mi)
- 48883 — Shepherd village, MI (11.4 mi)
Areas that include 48801
- Alma, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Gratiot County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 12: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Gratiot County
- No. 1 of 12: lowest median age in Gratiot County
- No. 5 of 12: fastest population growth in Gratiot County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48801, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48801 in?
- 48801 is a Alma, MI mailing address. By land area, 8% lies inside Alma; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48801 in?
- 48801 is in Gratiot County.
- What is the population of 48801?
- About 13,278 people (±379), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 13,006.
- What is the median household income in 48801?
- $58,750 (±$5,793), 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 48801?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48801 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48801?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48832 (5.6 mi), 48880 (7.4 mi, St. Louis), 48877 (8.5 mi, Elm Hall), 48847 (8.8 mi, Ithaca), 48889 (9.2 mi) and 48615 (10.6 mi, Breckenridge).
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