48883 ZIP Code, Shepherd, MI
48883 is a ZIP code in Shepherd, Michigan — mostly in Isabella County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Midland County. It covers 115 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48859, 48880 and 48858. 7,292 people live here in 2,735 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $65,223, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Shepherd, MI
- County: Isabella County
- Land area: 115 sq mi
- Population: 7,292
- Median household income: $65,223
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,292 |
| Households | 2,735 |
| Median household income | $65,223 |
| Income per person | $30,355 |
| Median age | 40.3 |
| Homeowners | 87.6% |
| Median home value | $160,300 |
| Median rent | $842 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% |
| Broadband internet | 85.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.2% |
| $10–15K | 4.4% |
| $15–25K | 10.0% |
| $25–35K | 7.9% |
| $35–50K | 12.6% |
| $50–75K | 22.2% |
| $75–100K | 16.6% |
| $100–150K | 14.9% |
| $150–200K | 6.9% |
| $200K+ | 2.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.8% |
| 10–19 | 14.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.4% |
| 35–44 | 11.1% |
| 45–54 | 12.1% |
| 55–64 | 16.1% |
| 65–74 | 8.9% |
| 75+ | 7.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.0% |
| Owned outright | 39.9% |
| Rented | 11.4% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 81.2% |
| Townhome | 1.0% |
| 2–4 units | 3.9% |
| 5–19 units | 1.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.8% |
| Mobile / other | 12.1% |
Businesses in 48883
92 business establishments with 635 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 17
- Retail Trade: 15
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 13
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48859 — Mount Pleasant city, MI (5.8 mi)
- 48880 — St. Louis city, MI (7.6 mi)
- 48858 — Mount Pleasant city, MI (7.9 mi)
- 48832 (10.5 mi)
- 48801 — Alma city, MI (11.4 mi)
- 48896 — Winn CDP, MI (11.5 mi)
- 48878 — Rosebush village, MI (12.4 mi)
- 48877 — Elm Hall CDP, MI (12.8 mi)
Areas that include 48883
- Shepherd, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Isabella County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Midland County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 12: highest median household income in Isabella County
- No. 5 of 12: highest median home value in Isabella County
- No. 2 of 12: highest share of households with children in Isabella County
- No. 5 of 13: lowest median age in Isabella County
- No. 4 of 12: fastest population growth in Isabella County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48883, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48883 in?
- 48883 is a Shepherd, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48883 in?
- 48883 is mostly in Isabella County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Midland County.
- What is the population of 48883?
- About 7,292 people (±661), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,842.
- What is the median household income in 48883?
- $65,223 (±$8,196), 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 48883?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48883 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48883?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48859 (5.8 mi, Mount Pleasant), 48880 (7.6 mi, St. Louis), 48858 (7.9 mi, Mount Pleasant), 48832 (10.5 mi), 48801 (11.4 mi, Alma) and 48896 (11.5 mi, Winn).
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