48881 ZIP Code, Saranac, MI
48881 is a ZIP code in Saranac, Michigan in Ionia County. It covers 54 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48815, 49331 and 48846. 5,499 people live here in 2,022 households. With about 102 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $78,607, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Saranac, MI
- County: Ionia County
- Land area: 54 sq mi
- Population: 5,499
- Median household income: $78,607
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,499 |
| Households | 2,022 |
| Median household income | $78,607 |
| Income per person | $34,928 |
| Median age | 40.3 |
| Homeowners | 76.3% |
| Median home value | $226,800 |
| Median rent | $720 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% |
| Broadband internet | 87.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.5% |
| $10–15K | 5.8% |
| $15–25K | 7.6% |
| $25–35K | 5.5% |
| $35–50K | 9.4% |
| $50–75K | 13.6% |
| $75–100K | 18.8% |
| $100–150K | 21.2% |
| $150–200K | 6.8% |
| $200K+ | 6.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.3% |
| 10–19 | 15.2% |
| 20–24 | 10.5% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–44 | 9.0% |
| 45–54 | 13.3% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65–74 | 12.1% |
| 75+ | 7.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 46.1% |
| Owned outright | 26.8% |
| Rented | 22.6% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.3% |
| Townhome | 2.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.8% |
| 5–19 units | 2.6% |
| 20+ units | 8.2% |
| Mobile / other | 7.1% |
Businesses in 48881
78 business establishments with 702 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 14
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 13
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 9
- Retail Trade: 8
- Manufacturing: 7
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48815 — Clarksville village, MI (7.3 mi)
- 49331 — Lowell city, MI (7.6 mi)
- 48846 — Ionia city, MI (8.3 mi)
- 48849 — Lake Odessa village, MI (10.1 mi)
- 48809 — Belding city, MI (10.2 mi)
- 48865 (12 mi)
- 49302 (12.6 mi)
- 49325 — Freeport village, MI (12.9 mi)
Areas that include 48881
- Saranac, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ionia County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 16: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Ionia County
- No. 5 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) 48881, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48881 in?
- 48881 is a Saranac, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Saranac; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48881 in?
- 48881 is in Ionia County.
- What is the population of 48881?
- About 5,499 people (±442), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,438.
- What is the median household income in 48881?
- $78,607 (±$6,572), 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 48881?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48881 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48881?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48815 (7.3 mi, Clarksville), 49331 (7.6 mi, Lowell), 48846 (8.3 mi, Ionia), 48849 (10.1 mi, Lake Odessa), 48809 (10.2 mi, Belding) and 48865 (12 mi).
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