| ZIP Code | 48827 |
|---|---|
| City | Eaton Rapids |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Eaton County |
| Area Code | 517 |
| Elevation | 869 ft |
| Latitude | 42.508448 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.661278 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 6.1% ▼ 39% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.5% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 59 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,212 (30.4%) |
| Some College | 1,695 (16%) |
| Associates | 2,053 (19.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,195 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,348 (22.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,230 ≈ Avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $206,600 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $978/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,656 |
| Vacant Units | 453 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,656 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 453 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 48827 is located in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, within Eaton County. With a population of 16,070, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 48827 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,230 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48827 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $206,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $978 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 48827 is primarily White (90.23%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.1%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48827 stands at 3.9%, which is 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 48827 in Eaton Rapids, MI is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,070 residents, a median household income of $76,230, and a median home value of $206,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.