48831 ZIP Code, Elsie, MI
48831 is a ZIP code in Elsie, Michigan — mostly in Clinton County (45% of its land), with smaller parts in Shiawassee, Saginaw and Gratiot counties. It covers 73 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48807, 48841 and 48866. 3,088 people live here in 1,327 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $63,299, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 49.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elsie, MI
- County: Clinton County
- Land area: 73 sq mi
- Population: 3,088
- Median household income: $63,299
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,088 |
| Households | 1,327 |
| Median household income | $63,299 |
| Income per person | $36,665 |
| Median age | 49 |
| Homeowners | 87.3% |
| Median home value | $161,300 |
| Median rent | $916 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% |
| Broadband internet | 82.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.3% |
| $10–15K | 2.8% |
| $15–25K | 5.5% |
| $25–35K | 7.8% |
| $35–50K | 10.7% |
| $50–75K | 28.6% |
| $75–100K | 12.8% |
| $100–150K | 17.3% |
| $150–200K | 6.3% |
| $200K+ | 3.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.9% |
| 10–19 | 9.3% |
| 20–24 | 4.4% |
| 25–34 | 11.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.9% |
| 45–54 | 13.9% |
| 55–64 | 19.1% |
| 65–74 | 10.1% |
| 75+ | 9.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.3% |
| Owned outright | 42.5% |
| Rented | 11.7% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.6% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 3.4% |
| 5–19 units | 1.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.0% |
Businesses in 48831
35 business establishments with 190 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Wholesale Trade: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Manufacturing: 4
- Retail Trade: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Construction: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48807 (4 mi)
- 48841 — Henderson CDP, MI (6.8 mi)
- 48866 — Ovid city, MI (7.1 mi)
- 48649 — Oakley village, MI (8.7 mi)
- 48806 — Ashley village, MI (8.8 mi)
- 48867 — Owosso city, MI (11.2 mi)
- 48614 (11.3 mi)
- 48879 — St. Johns city, MI (12.1 mi)
Areas that include 48831
- Elsie, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Eureka, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Clinton County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Saginaw County ZIP codes — 25 ZIP codes
- Shiawassee County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 15: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Clinton County
- No. 1 of 15: highest median age in Clinton County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48831, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48831 in?
- 48831 is a Elsie, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Elsie; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48831 in?
- 48831 is mostly in Clinton County (45% of its land), with smaller parts in Shiawassee, Saginaw and Gratiot counties.
- What is the population of 48831?
- About 3,088 people (±255), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,320.
- What is the median household income in 48831?
- $63,299 (±$3,947), 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 48831?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48831 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48831?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48807 (4 mi), 48841 (6.8 mi, Henderson), 48866 (7.1 mi, Ovid), 48649 (8.7 mi, Oakley), 48806 (8.8 mi, Ashley) and 48867 (11.2 mi, Owosso).
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