48861 ZIP Code, Mulliken, MI
48861 is a ZIP code in Mulliken, Michigan — mostly in Eaton County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Ionia County. It covers 26 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48890, 48837 and 49096. 1,774 people live here in 708 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (94%). Median household income is $89,412, above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mulliken, MI
- County: Eaton County
- Land area: 26 sq mi
- Population: 1,774
- Median household income: $89,412
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,774 |
| Households | 708 |
| Median household income | $89,412 |
| Income per person | $45,404 |
| Median age | 44.8 |
| Homeowners | 94.1% |
| Median home value | $184,600 |
| Median rent | $1,039 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% |
| Broadband internet | 93.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 2.4% |
| $25–35K | 8.2% |
| $35–50K | 13.7% |
| $50–75K | 8.8% |
| $75–100K | 19.1% |
| $100–150K | 19.9% |
| $150–200K | 9.0% |
| $200K+ | 15.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.7% |
| 10–19 | 9.0% |
| 20–24 | 2.7% |
| 25–34 | 15.6% |
| 35–44 | 12.3% |
| 45–54 | 9.3% |
| 55–64 | 11.0% |
| 65–74 | 17.7% |
| 75+ | 10.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.8% |
| Owned outright | 50.1% |
| Rented | 5.8% |
| Vacant | 0.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 94.8% |
| Townhome | 0.4% |
| 2–4 units | 0.6% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 4.2% |
Businesses in 48861
24 business establishments with 174 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 7
- Retail Trade: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48890 — Sunfield village, MI (3.7 mi)
- 48837 — Wacousta CDP, MI (7.4 mi)
- 49096 — Vermontville village, MI (7.9 mi)
- 48875 — Portland city, MI (9.2 mi)
- 48822 — Wacousta CDP, MI (10.6 mi)
- 48876 — Potterville city, MI (10.8 mi)
- 48897 — Woodland village, MI (11 mi)
- 48813 — Charlotte city, MI (11.3 mi)
Areas that include 48861
- Mulliken, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Eaton County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 13: highest median household income in Eaton County
- No. 2 of 13: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Eaton County
- No. 2 of 13: highest median age in Eaton County
- No. 1 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) 48861, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48861 in?
- 48861 is a Mulliken, MI mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Mulliken; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48861 in?
- 48861 is mostly in Eaton County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Ionia County.
- What is the population of 48861?
- About 1,774 people (±350), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,544.
- What is the median household income in 48861?
- $89,412 (±$15,801), 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 48861?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48861 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48861?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48890 (3.7 mi, Sunfield), 48837 (7.4 mi, Wacousta), 49096 (7.9 mi, Vermontville), 48875 (9.2 mi, Portland), 48822 (10.6 mi, Wacousta) and 48876 (10.8 mi, Potterville).
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