48847 ZIP Code, Ithaca, MI
48847 is a ZIP code in Ithaca, Michigan in Gratiot County. It covers 120 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48862, 48874 and 48806. 5,663 people live here in 2,335 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $66,264, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ithaca, MI
- County: Gratiot County
- Land area: 120 sq mi
- Population: 5,663
- Median household income: $66,264
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,663 |
| Households | 2,335 |
| Median household income | $66,264 |
| Income per person | $33,734 |
| Median age | 40.4 |
| Homeowners | 80.1% |
| Median home value | $172,500 |
| Median rent | $836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% |
| Broadband internet | 86.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.8% |
| $10–15K | 2.2% |
| $15–25K | 10.7% |
| $25–35K | 6.5% |
| $35–50K | 11.0% |
| $50–75K | 20.6% |
| $75–100K | 13.6% |
| $100–150K | 18.5% |
| $150–200K | 6.8% |
| $200K+ | 4.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.4% |
| 10–19 | 10.8% |
| 20–24 | 9.8% |
| 25–34 | 13.3% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 12.7% |
| 55–64 | 16.1% |
| 65–74 | 8.4% |
| 75+ | 8.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.6% |
| Owned outright | 35.9% |
| Rented | 18.6% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.1% |
| Townhome | 2.3% |
| 2–4 units | 4.7% |
| 5–19 units | 1.7% |
| 20+ units | 4.8% |
| Mobile / other | 8.5% |
Businesses in 48847
113 business establishments with 1,174 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 21
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 16
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 14
- Construction: 13
- Manufacturing: 11
- Accommodation and Food Services: 10
- Finance and Insurance: 8
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48862 (2.1 mi)
- 48874 (6.1 mi)
- 48806 — Ashley village, MI (7.2 mi)
- 48801 — Alma city, MI (8.8 mi)
- 48856 (9.5 mi)
- 48871 — Perrinton village, MI (9.5 mi)
- 48615 — Breckenridge village, MI (11.5 mi)
- 48889 (11.7 mi)
Areas that include 48847
- Ithaca, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Gratiot County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 12: highest median home value in Gratiot County
- No. 5 of 12: highest share of households with children in Gratiot County
- No. 5 of 12: lowest median age in Gratiot County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48847, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48847 in?
- 48847 is a Ithaca, MI mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Ithaca; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48847 in?
- 48847 is in Gratiot County.
- What is the population of 48847?
- About 5,663 people (±239), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,886.
- What is the median household income in 48847?
- $66,264 (±$2,850), 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 48847?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48847 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48847?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48862 (2.1 mi), 48874 (6.1 mi), 48806 (7.2 mi, Ashley), 48801 (8.8 mi, Alma), 48856 (9.5 mi) and 48871 (9.5 mi, Perrinton).
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