48873 ZIP Code, Pewamo, MI
48873 is a ZIP code in Pewamo, Michigan — mostly in Ionia County (50% of its land), with smaller parts in Clinton County. It covers 31 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48835, 48860 and 48894. 1,250 people live here in 419 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $86,250, above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Pewamo, MI
- County: Ionia County
- Land area: 31 sq mi
- Population: 1,250
- Median household income: $86,250
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,250 |
| Households | 419 |
| Median household income | $86,250 |
| Income per person | $35,276 |
| Median age | 41 |
| Homeowners | 90.7% |
| Median home value | $195,300 |
| Median rent | $931 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 1.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% |
| Broadband internet | 86.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 4.3% |
| $15–25K | 3.8% |
| $25–35K | 3.3% |
| $35–50K | 12.4% |
| $50–75K | 16.0% |
| $75–100K | 14.6% |
| $100–150K | 19.8% |
| $150–200K | 13.8% |
| $200K+ | 8.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.9% |
| 10–19 | 22.4% |
| 20–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 7.2% |
| 35–44 | 9.1% |
| 45–54 | 14.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65–74 | 11.8% |
| 75+ | 5.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 47.4% |
| Owned outright | 40.5% |
| Rented | 8.7% |
| Vacant | 3.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.0% |
| Townhome | 3.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.7% |
| 5–19 units | 1.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 13.1% |
Businesses in 48873
18 business establishments with 190 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48835 — Fowler village, MI (4.2 mi)
- 48860 — Muir village, MI (5.7 mi)
- 48894 — Westphalia village, MI (5.9 mi)
- 48851 — Lyons village, MI (6.7 mi)
- 48845 — Hubbardston village, MI (7.3 mi)
- 48853 — Maple Rapids village, MI (9.5 mi)
- 48870 — Palo CDP, MI (10.6 mi)
- 48875 — Portland city, MI (11.6 mi)
Areas that include 48873
- Pewamo, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Clinton County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Ionia County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 16: highest median household income in Ionia County
- No. 5 of 16: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Ionia County
- No. 5 of 16: highest share of households with children in Ionia County
- No. 4 of 16: highest median age in Ionia County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48873, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48873 in?
- 48873 is a Pewamo, MI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Pewamo; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48873 in?
- 48873 is mostly in Ionia County (50% of its land), with smaller parts in Clinton County.
- What is the population of 48873?
- About 1,250 people (±243), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,535.
- What is the median household income in 48873?
- $86,250 (±$14,787), 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 48873?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48873 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48873?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48835 (4.2 mi, Fowler), 48860 (5.7 mi, Muir), 48894 (5.9 mi, Westphalia), 48851 (6.7 mi, Lyons), 48845 (7.3 mi, Hubbardston) and 48853 (9.5 mi, Maple Rapids).
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