| ZIP Code | 48873 |
|---|---|
| City | Pewamo |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Ionia County |
| Area Code | 989 |
| Elevation | 721 ft |
| Latitude | 43.007396 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.828157 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.14 |
| Below Poverty | 4.1% ▼ 59% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 59% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 214 (26%) |
| Some College | 101 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 165 (20%) |
| Bachelors | 88 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 249 (30.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,250 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $198,800 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $775/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 503 |
| Vacant Units | 66 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.14 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 503 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 66 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.14 |
ZIP code 48873 is located in Pewamo, Michigan, within Ionia County. With a population of 1,371, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 48873 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,250 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48873 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $198,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $775 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 93.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 48873 is primarily White (98.10%). Residents are well-educated — 40.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.1%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48873 stands at 2.0%, which is well 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 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 48873 in Pewamo, MI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,371 residents, a median household income of $86,250, and a median home value of $198,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.