48827 ZIP Code, Eaton Rapids, MI
48827 is a ZIP code in Eaton Rapids, Michigan — mostly in Eaton County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Ingham and Jackson counties. It covers 114 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 49264, 49284 and 48821. 15,831 people live here in 6,207 households. With about 139 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $78,257, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Eaton Rapids, MI
- County: Eaton County
- Land area: 114 sq mi
- Population: 15,831
- Median household income: $78,257
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 15,831 |
| Households | 6,207 |
| Median household income | $78,257 |
| Income per person | $35,739 |
| Median age | 41.7 |
| Homeowners | 83.8% |
| Median home value | $217,500 |
| Median rent | $989 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% |
| Broadband internet | 88.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.7% |
| $10–15K | 1.9% |
| $15–25K | 5.3% |
| $25–35K | 5.1% |
| $35–50K | 9.8% |
| $50–75K | 22.5% |
| $75–100K | 17.4% |
| $100–150K | 19.7% |
| $150–200K | 8.9% |
| $200K+ | 5.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.8% |
| 10–19 | 12.4% |
| 20–24 | 5.5% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–44 | 13.5% |
| 45–54 | 11.6% |
| 55–64 | 14.8% |
| 65–74 | 11.2% |
| 75+ | 7.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 52.2% |
| Owned outright | 26.4% |
| Rented | 15.0% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.7% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 3.4% |
| 5–19 units | 2.1% |
| 20+ units | 3.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.3% |
Businesses in 48827
239 business establishments with 2,514 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 41
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 32
- Retail Trade: 28
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 23
- Accommodation and Food Services: 22
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 18
- Manufacturing: 16
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 14
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 49264 (6.9 mi)
- 49284 — Springport village, MI (8.8 mi)
- 48821 — Dimondale village, MI (9.1 mi)
- 48876 — Potterville city, MI (10.3 mi)
- 48813 — Charlotte city, MI (10.4 mi)
- 48842 — Holt CDP, MI (10.7 mi)
- 48854 — Mason city, MI (11.8 mi)
- 48911 — Lansing city, MI (12.2 mi)
Areas that include 48827
- Eaton Rapids, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Eaton County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Ingham County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 13: highest median home value in Eaton County
- No. 5 of 13: highest share of households with children in Eaton County
- No. 5 of 13: highest median age in Eaton County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48827, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48827 in?
- 48827 is a Eaton Rapids, MI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Eaton Rapids; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48827 in?
- 48827 is mostly in Eaton County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Ingham and Jackson counties.
- What is the population of 48827?
- About 15,831 people (±570), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 15,889.
- What is the median household income in 48827?
- $78,257 (±$5,560), 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 48827?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48827 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48827?
- The closest, measured center to center: 49264 (6.9 mi), 49284 (8.8 mi, Springport), 48821 (9.1 mi, Dimondale), 48876 (10.3 mi, Potterville), 48813 (10.4 mi, Charlotte) and 48842 (10.7 mi, Holt).
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