48811 ZIP Code, Carson City, MI
48811 is a ZIP code in Carson City, Michigan — mostly in Montcalm County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Gratiot County. It covers 62 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48845, 48856 and 48818. 7,440 people live here in 1,926 households. With about 120 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $70,625, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Carson City, MI
- County: Montcalm County
- Land area: 62 sq mi
- Population: 7,440
- Median household income: $70,625
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,440 |
| Households | 1,926 |
| Median household income | $70,625 |
| Income per person | $22,419 |
| Median age | 40.1 |
| Homeowners | 80.1% |
| Median home value | $170,800 |
| Median rent | $703 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% |
| Broadband internet | 86.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 3.2% |
| $15–25K | 11.2% |
| $25–35K | 7.0% |
| $35–50K | 9.4% |
| $50–75K | 19.3% |
| $75–100K | 19.7% |
| $100–150K | 17.9% |
| $150–200K | 5.7% |
| $200K+ | 3.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.2% |
| 10–19 | 11.0% |
| 20–24 | 4.7% |
| 25–34 | 16.7% |
| 35–44 | 16.3% |
| 45–54 | 12.4% |
| 55–64 | 16.0% |
| 65–74 | 8.2% |
| 75+ | 5.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.3% |
| Owned outright | 35.3% |
| Rented | 19.0% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.3% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 4.7% |
| 5–19 units | 1.5% |
| 20+ units | 2.4% |
| Mobile / other | 11.0% |
Businesses in 48811
82 business establishments with 923 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 18
- Construction: 10
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Accommodation and Food Services: 7
- Finance and Insurance: 6
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 5
- Manufacturing: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48845 — Hubbardston village, MI (5 mi)
- 48856 (6.2 mi)
- 48818 — Crystal CDP, MI (6.5 mi)
- 48889 (7.4 mi)
- 48870 — Palo CDP, MI (8.3 mi)
- 48871 — Perrinton village, MI (9.4 mi)
- 48834 — Palo CDP, MI (9.6 mi)
- 48860 — Muir village, MI (9.6 mi)
Areas that include 48811
- Carson City, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Gratiot County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Montcalm County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 19: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Montcalm County
- No. 1 of 17: fastest population growth in Montcalm County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48811, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48811 in?
- 48811 is a Carson City, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Carson City; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48811 in?
- 48811 is mostly in Montcalm County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Gratiot County.
- What is the population of 48811?
- About 7,440 people (±441), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 8,137.
- What is the median household income in 48811?
- $70,625 (±$8,510), 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 48811?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48811 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48811?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48845 (5 mi, Hubbardston), 48856 (6.2 mi), 48818 (6.5 mi, Crystal), 48889 (7.4 mi), 48870 (8.3 mi, Palo) and 48871 (9.4 mi, Perrinton).
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