| ZIP Code | 48642 |
|---|---|
| City | Midland |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Midland County |
| Area Code | 989 |
| Elevation | 659 ft |
| Latitude | 43.702468 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.235252 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 8.8% ▼ 12% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.7% ▲ 36% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 93 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,305 (23.2%) |
| Some College | 2,437 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 2,975 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 2,484 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,544 (41.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,690 ≈ Avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $194,100 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,100/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,663 |
| Vacant Units | 694 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,663 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 694 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
ZIP code 48642 is located in Midland, Michigan, within Midland County. With a population of 33,770, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 48642 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $77,690 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48642 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $194,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,100 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 48642 is primarily White (87.60%). Residents are well-educated — 52.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.8%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48642 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 48642 in Midland, MI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 33,770 residents, a median household income of $77,690, and a median home value of $194,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.