48879 ZIP Code, Saint Johns, MI
48879 is a ZIP code in Saint Johns, Michigan in Clinton County. It covers 191 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48853, 48835 and 48820. 18,413 people live here in 7,178 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $79,129, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Saint Johns, MI
- County: Clinton County
- Land area: 191 sq mi
- Population: 18,413
- Median household income: $79,129
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 18,413 |
| Households | 7,178 |
| Median household income | $79,129 |
| Income per person | $39,743 |
| Median age | 43.7 |
| Homeowners | 82.1% |
| Median home value | $229,100 |
| Median rent | $922 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% |
| Broadband internet | 89.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 3.7% |
| $15–25K | 3.7% |
| $25–35K | 7.9% |
| $35–50K | 11.5% |
| $50–75K | 16.9% |
| $75–100K | 13.9% |
| $100–150K | 20.1% |
| $150–200K | 11.1% |
| $200K+ | 7.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.4% |
| 10–19 | 13.9% |
| 20–24 | 3.3% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–44 | 11.6% |
| 45–54 | 13.3% |
| 55–64 | 14.6% |
| 65–74 | 12.1% |
| 75+ | 8.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 47.2% |
| Owned outright | 31.1% |
| Rented | 16.6% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.0% |
| Townhome | 1.7% |
| 2–4 units | 4.0% |
| 5–19 units | 3.6% |
| 20+ units | 3.2% |
| Mobile / other | 5.4% |
Businesses in 48879
356 business establishments with 5,013 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 60
- Construction: 42
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 37
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 35
- Accommodation and Food Services: 34
- Finance and Insurance: 27
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 26
- Manufacturing: 20
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48853 — Maple Rapids village, MI (8.5 mi)
- 48835 — Fowler village, MI (8.7 mi)
- 48820 — DeWitt city, MI (9.9 mi)
- 48866 — Ovid city, MI (10 mi)
- 48871 — Perrinton village, MI (11.4 mi)
- 48831 — Elsie village, MI (12.1 mi)
- 48894 — Westphalia village, MI (12.2 mi)
- 48874 (12.4 mi)
Areas that include 48879
- St. Johns, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Eureka, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Saint Johns, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Clinton County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 15: highest median age in Clinton County
- No. 4 of 14: fastest population growth in Clinton County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48879, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48879 in?
- 48879 is a Saint Johns, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside St. Johns; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48879 in?
- 48879 is in Clinton County.
- What is the population of 48879?
- About 18,413 people (±696), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 17,980.
- What is the median household income in 48879?
- $79,129 (±$4,640), 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 48879?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48879 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48879?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48853 (8.5 mi, Maple Rapids), 48835 (8.7 mi, Fowler), 48820 (9.9 mi, DeWitt), 48866 (10 mi, Ovid), 48871 (11.4 mi, Perrinton) and 48831 (12.1 mi, Elsie).
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