| ZIP Code | 48831 |
|---|---|
| City | Elsie |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Clinton County |
| Area Code | 989 |
| Elevation | 714 ft |
| Latitude | 43.096225 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.372473 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 9.9% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 30.0% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.0% ▲ 103% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 20 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 943 (40%) |
| Some College | 337 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 352 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 330 (14%) |
| Graduate Degree | 378 (16%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,800 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $155,400 ▼ 44% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $805/mo ↑ 4% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,486 |
| Vacant Units | 105 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,486 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 105 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 48831 is located in Elsie, Michigan, within Clinton County. With a population of 3,282, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.4 years. Economically, 48831 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,800 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48831 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $155,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $805 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 48831 is primarily White (94.91%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.9%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48831 stands at 10.0%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 48831 in Elsie, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,282 residents, a median household income of $61,800, and a median home value of $155,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.