| ZIP Code | 48628 |
|---|---|
| City | Hope |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Midland County |
| Area Code | 989 |
| Elevation | 691 ft |
| Latitude | 43.773578 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.324041 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.8% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 54% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 22 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 470 (34.8%) |
| Some College | 162 (12%) |
| Associates | 253 (18.8%) |
| Bachelors | 114 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 328 (24.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,183 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $188,200 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,125/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,061 |
| Vacant Units | 226 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,061 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 226 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 48628 is located in Hope, Michigan, within Midland County. With a population of 1,920, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.6 years. Economically, 48628 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,183 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48628 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $188,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,125 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 94.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 48628 is primarily White (93.18%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.0%. Household income has grown by 56% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48628 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 48628 in Hope, MI is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,920 residents, a median household income of $89,183, and a median home value of $188,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.