48837 ZIP Code, Grand Ledge, MI
48837 is a ZIP code in Grand Ledge, Michigan — mostly in Eaton County (72% of its land), with smaller parts in Clinton and Ionia counties. It covers 78 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48822, 48917 and 48876. 19,947 people live here in 8,472 households. With about 254 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $96,517, above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Grand Ledge, MI
- County: Eaton County
- Land area: 78 sq mi
- Population: 19,947
- Median household income: $96,517
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 19,947 |
| Households | 8,472 |
| Median household income | $96,517 |
| Income per person | $49,952 |
| Median age | 44.3 |
| Homeowners | 81.9% |
| Median home value | $253,200 |
| Median rent | $1,129 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% |
| Broadband internet | 93.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.4% |
| $10–15K | 1.7% |
| $15–25K | 4.1% |
| $25–35K | 5.6% |
| $35–50K | 9.3% |
| $50–75K | 17.3% |
| $75–100K | 12.8% |
| $100–150K | 22.4% |
| $150–200K | 12.8% |
| $200K+ | 12.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.6% |
| 10–19 | 9.5% |
| 20–24 | 4.3% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–44 | 13.4% |
| 45–54 | 12.4% |
| 55–64 | 15.4% |
| 65–74 | 13.3% |
| 75+ | 8.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 50.8% |
| Owned outright | 28.2% |
| Rented | 17.1% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.6% |
| Townhome | 2.0% |
| 2–4 units | 5.2% |
| 5–19 units | 7.1% |
| 20+ units | 5.7% |
| Mobile / other | 5.4% |
Businesses in 48837
353 business establishments with 4,104 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 54
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 46
- Construction: 38
- Retail Trade: 36
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 35
- Accommodation and Food Services: 30
- Finance and Insurance: 21
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 16
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48822 — Wacousta CDP, MI (6.1 mi)
- 48917 — Waverly CDP, MI (6.8 mi)
- 48876 — Potterville city, MI (7.1 mi)
- 48861 — Mulliken village, MI (7.4 mi)
- 48821 — Dimondale village, MI (9.6 mi)
- 48906 — Lansing city, MI (9.6 mi)
- 48890 — Sunfield village, MI (10 mi)
- 48915 — Lansing city, MI (10.2 mi)
Areas that include 48837
- Grand Ledge, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Wacousta, MI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Clinton County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Eaton County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 13: highest median household income in Eaton County
- No. 1 of 13: highest median home value in Eaton County
- No. 5 of 13: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Eaton County
- No. 3 of 13: highest median age in Eaton County
- No. 5 of 13: fastest population growth in Eaton County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48837, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48837 in?
- 48837 is a Grand Ledge, MI mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Wacousta and 5% lies inside Grand Ledge; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48837 in?
- 48837 is mostly in Eaton County (72% of its land), with smaller parts in Clinton and Ionia counties.
- What is the population of 48837?
- About 19,947 people (±838), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 19,189.
- What is the median household income in 48837?
- $96,517 (±$5,638), 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 48837?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48837 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48837?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48822 (6.1 mi, Wacousta), 48917 (6.8 mi, Waverly), 48876 (7.1 mi, Potterville), 48861 (7.4 mi, Mulliken), 48821 (9.6 mi, Dimondale) and 48906 (9.6 mi, Lansing).
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