| ZIP Code | 48889 |
|---|---|
| City | Sumner |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Gratiot County |
| Area Code | 989 |
| Elevation | 764 ft |
| Latitude | 43.285072 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.8069 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26057 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 11.4% ▲ 14% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.6% ▼ 42% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 35% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 505 (47.2%) |
| Some College | 164 (15.3%) |
| Associates | 156 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 114 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 128 (12%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,813 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $137,500 ▼ 51% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $990/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 717 |
| Vacant Units | 85 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 717 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 85 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 48889 is located in Sumner, Michigan, within Gratiot County. With a population of 1,496, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.1 years. Economically, 48889 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,813 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48889 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $137,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $990 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 48889 is primarily White (97.19%). Residents are less-educated — 22.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.4%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48889 stands at 6.6%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 48889 in Sumner, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,496 residents, a median household income of $62,813, and a median home value of $137,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.