| ZIP Code | 48657 |
|---|---|
| City | Sanford |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Midland County |
| Area Code | 989 |
| Elevation | 654 ft |
| Latitude | 43.707391 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.423081 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.5 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 11.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 41 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,481 (27.9%) |
| Some College | 731 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 897 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 781 (14.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,376 (25.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,964 ≈ Avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $171,400 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $948/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,460 |
| Vacant Units | 265 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,460 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 265 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 48657 is located in Sanford, Michigan, within Midland County. With a population of 7,700, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.5 years. Economically, 48657 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $74,964 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48657 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $171,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $948 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 48657 is primarily White (93.90%). Residents are well-educated — 40.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.8%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48657 stands at 2.5%, 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 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 48657 in Sanford, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,700 residents, a median household income of $74,964, and a median home value of $171,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.