48849 ZIP Code, Lake Odessa, MI
48849 is a ZIP code in Lake Odessa, Michigan — mostly in Ionia County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Barry and Eaton counties. It covers 84 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48897, 48815 and 48890. 5,723 people live here in 1,951 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $80,313, above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lake Odessa, MI
- County: Ionia County
- Land area: 84 sq mi
- Population: 5,723
- Median household income: $80,313
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,723 |
| Households | 1,951 |
| Median household income | $80,313 |
| Income per person | $38,337 |
| Median age | 37.1 |
| Homeowners | 87.0% |
| Median home value | $223,600 |
| Median rent | $768 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% |
| Broadband internet | 87.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.8% |
| $10–15K | 2.7% |
| $15–25K | 2.0% |
| $25–35K | 7.5% |
| $35–50K | 11.4% |
| $50–75K | 17.1% |
| $75–100K | 17.9% |
| $100–150K | 18.1% |
| $150–200K | 8.5% |
| $200K+ | 10.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.3% |
| 10–19 | 14.6% |
| 20–24 | 9.9% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–44 | 12.9% |
| 45–54 | 9.6% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65–74 | 10.3% |
| 75+ | 5.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.7% |
| Owned outright | 33.8% |
| Rented | 11.4% |
| Vacant | 11.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.5% |
| Townhome | 1.5% |
| 2–4 units | 1.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.5% |
| 20+ units | 3.7% |
| Mobile / other | 10.4% |
Businesses in 48849
114 business establishments with 1,505 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 19
- Construction: 17
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 16
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 12
- Accommodation and Food Services: 12
- Finance and Insurance: 8
- Wholesale Trade: 7
- Manufacturing: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48897 — Woodland village, MI (6.5 mi)
- 48815 — Clarksville village, MI (7.1 mi)
- 48890 — Sunfield village, MI (8.4 mi)
- 49325 — Freeport village, MI (9.2 mi)
- 48881 — Saranac village, MI (10.1 mi)
- 48875 — Portland city, MI (10.4 mi)
- 48861 — Mulliken village, MI (11.7 mi)
- 49096 — Vermontville village, MI (12.7 mi)
Areas that include 48849
- Lake Odessa, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Barry County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Ionia County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48849, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48849 in?
- 48849 is a Lake Odessa, MI mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Lake Odessa; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48849 in?
- 48849 is mostly in Ionia County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Barry and Eaton counties.
- What is the population of 48849?
- About 5,723 people (±514), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,904.
- What is the median household income in 48849?
- $80,313 (±$6,720), 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 48849?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48849 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48849?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48897 (6.5 mi, Woodland), 48815 (7.1 mi, Clarksville), 48890 (8.4 mi, Sunfield), 49325 (9.2 mi, Freeport), 48881 (10.1 mi, Saranac) and 48875 (10.4 mi, Portland).
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