| ZIP Code | 48875 |
|---|---|
| City | Portland |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Ionia County |
| Area Code | 517 |
| Elevation | 807 ft |
| Latitude | 42.860813 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.941448 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.67 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.8% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 30 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,737 (23.7%) |
| Some College | 1,111 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 1,314 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 898 (12.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,234 (30.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $92,457 ▲ 21% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $213,000 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,088/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,330 |
| Vacant Units | 187 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,330 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 187 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
ZIP code 48875 is located in Portland, Michigan, within Ionia County. With a population of 11,090, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.9 years. Economically, 48875 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $92,457 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48875 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $213,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,088 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 48875 is primarily White (89.50%). Residents are well-educated — 42.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48875 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 48875 in Portland, MI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,090 residents, a median household income of $92,457, and a median home value of $213,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.