48809 ZIP Code, Belding, MI
48809 is a ZIP code in Belding, Michigan — mostly in Ionia County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Kent and Montcalm counties. It covers 80 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48838, 48865 and 49331. 11,038 people live here in 4,172 households. With about 138 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $71,071, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Belding, MI
- County: Ionia County
- Land area: 80 sq mi
- Population: 11,038
- Median household income: $71,071
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 11,038 |
| Households | 4,172 |
| Median household income | $71,071 |
| Income per person | $35,833 |
| Median age | 41.1 |
| Homeowners | 77.1% |
| Median home value | $210,400 |
| Median rent | $888 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 31.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% |
| Broadband internet | 87.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.4% |
| $10–15K | 4.3% |
| $15–25K | 5.3% |
| $25–35K | 6.3% |
| $35–50K | 10.6% |
| $50–75K | 20.3% |
| $75–100K | 14.3% |
| $100–150K | 21.0% |
| $150–200K | 8.5% |
| $200K+ | 4.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.6% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 10.2% |
| 35–44 | 18.7% |
| 45–54 | 13.2% |
| 55–64 | 15.0% |
| 65–74 | 9.9% |
| 75+ | 6.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.4% |
| Owned outright | 26.9% |
| Rented | 20.9% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.7% |
| Townhome | 0.4% |
| 2–4 units | 4.3% |
| 5–19 units | 4.0% |
| 20+ units | 3.2% |
| Mobile / other | 7.3% |
Businesses in 48809
171 business establishments with 2,049 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 27
- Manufacturing: 27
- Retail Trade: 20
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 20
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 17
- Accommodation and Food Services: 17
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 12
- Finance and Insurance: 7
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48838 — Greenville city, MI (7.4 mi)
- 48865 (7.8 mi)
- 49331 — Lowell city, MI (9.9 mi)
- 48881 — Saranac village, MI (10.2 mi)
- 48846 — Ionia city, MI (11.8 mi)
- 48834 — Palo CDP, MI (12 mi)
- 49341 — Rockford city, MI (12.2 mi)
- 49326 (12.7 mi)
Areas that include 48809
- Belding, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ionia County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Kent County ZIP codes — 30 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48809, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48809 in?
- 48809 is a Belding, MI mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Belding; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48809 in?
- 48809 is mostly in Ionia County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Kent and Montcalm counties.
- What is the population of 48809?
- About 11,038 people (±574), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 11,245.
- What is the median household income in 48809?
- $71,071 (±$8,965), 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 48809?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48809 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48809?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48838 (7.4 mi, Greenville), 48865 (7.8 mi), 49331 (9.9 mi, Lowell), 48881 (10.2 mi, Saranac), 48846 (11.8 mi, Ionia) and 48834 (12 mi, Palo).
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