Zip code 48801: Alma, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 48801?

48801 is assigned to Alma, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 48801 in?

48801 is in Gratiot County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 48801?

About 13,278 people live in 48801, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 48801?

The median household income in 48801 is $58,750.

Q: What zip codes are near 48801?

The closest zip codes to 48801 are 48832, 48880, 48830, 48877, 48847.

Residential delivery areaGratiot CountyEastern Time

Population

13,278

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$130K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$838/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

71 sq mi

188 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 48801

48801 is a small-town zip code in Alma, Michigan (Gratiot County), covering 71 sq mi of land. About 13,278 people live here, or 188 per square mile. The median resident is 35 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $58,750 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $129,700, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $838 a month.

29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.2 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and cleaning and personal care.

How 48801 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate17.9%
79th
U.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%183rd of 959 in MI
Healthcare workers11.5%
76th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%246th of 961 in MI
Homeownership rate75%
66th
U.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%737th of 958 in MI
Residents 65 and older18.3%
63rd
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%611th of 962 in MI
Unemployment rate5.6%
62nd
U.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%353rd of 961 in MI
Government workers13.5%
48th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%316th of 961 in MI
Housing vacancy6.3%
47th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%658th of 958 in MI
Rent-burdened renters49.8%
46th
U.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%374th of 931 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.430
45th
U.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465383rd of 958 in MI
Work from home11.4%
43rd
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%362nd of 961 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher28.5%
42nd
U.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%313th of 961 in MI
Residents under 1821%
40th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%422nd of 962 in MI
Tech workers2.3%
39th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%341st of 961 in MI
Veterans4.7%
35th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%763rd of 962 in MI
Broadband access88.8%
27th
U.S. 91% · MI 90.5%481st of 958 in MI
Median age35
21st
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2865th of 962 in MI
Population13,278
20th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761279th of 962 in MI
Population density188/sq mi
20th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi387th of 962 in MI
Median household income$58,750
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875707th of 952 in MI
Per capita income$30,233
19th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735757th of 962 in MI
Diversity index26.5
19th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3317th of 962 in MI
Average commute20.2 min
13th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min794th of 941 in MI
Uninsured rate3.1%
13th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%702nd of 961 in MI
Self-employed workers6.4%
13th
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%791st of 961 in MI
Median earnings per worker$36,617
12th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178803rd of 960 in MI
Foreign-born residents1.6%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%527th of 962 in MI
Median gross rent$838
9th
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129632nd of 851 in MI
Median home value$129,700
6th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600804th of 946 in MI

Measure	48801	Gratiot	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Poverty rate	17.9%	14%	13.2%	12.5%	79th	183rd of 959
Healthcare workers	11.5%	11.1%	10.1%	9.7%	76th	246th of 961
Homeownership rate	75%	78.9%	73.2%	65.2%	66th	737th of 958
Residents 65 and older	18.3%	17.8%	18.6%	17.2%	63rd	611th of 962
Unemployment rate	5.6%	4.2%	5.7%	5.2%	62nd	353rd of 961
Government workers	13.5%	13.5%	11.6%	14.5%	48th	316th of 961
Housing vacancy	6.3%	8.1%	11.8%	10.1%	47th	658th of 958
Rent-burdened renters	49.8%	46.9%	50.4%	51.1%	46th	374th of 931
Income inequality (Gini)	0.430	0.440	0.465	0.483	45th	383rd of 958
Work from home	11.4%	7.7%	13.5%	15.1%	43rd	362nd of 961
Bachelor's degree or higher	28.5%	18.7%	32.4%	35.7%	42nd	313th of 961
Residents under 18	21%	19.5%	21.2%	22%	40th	422nd of 962
Tech workers	2.3%	1.5%	3.1%	3.8%	39th	341st of 961
Veterans	4.7%	5.5%	5.8%	6.2%	35th	763rd of 962
Broadband access	88.8%	85.9%	90.5%	91%	27th	481st of 958
Median age	35	39.6	40.2	38.9	21st	865th of 962
Population	13,278	41,385	10,077,761	334,922,499	20th	279th of 962
Population density	188/sq mi	73/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	20th	387th of 962
Median household incomeWeakness	$58,750	$63,556	$72,875	$80,734	19th	707th of 952
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,233	$30,221	$40,735	$44,673	19th	757th of 962
Diversity index	26.5	30.2	45.3	61.4	19th	317th of 962
Average commuteStrength	20.2 min	23.9 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	13th	794th of 941
Uninsured rateStrength	3.1%	4.2%	4.9%	8.4%	13th	702nd of 961
Self-employed workers	6.4%	8.8%	8.6%	10%	13th	791st of 961
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,617	$40,735	$47,178	$49,666	12th	803rd of 960
Foreign-born residents	1.6%	1.3%	7.2%	14.1%	10th	527th of 962
Median gross rent	$838	$834	$1,129	$1,413	9th	632nd of 851
Median home value	$129,700	$147,500	$231,600	$332,700	6th	804th of 946

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

17%

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

10%

45–54

10%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

21%

65 and over

18.3%

Race and ethnicity

White85%
Black1%
Hispanic10%
Asian1%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

26.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

83.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.8%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 4,995
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 62%
Married couples: 46.2%
Living alone: 28.8%
Veterans (of adults): 4.7%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

48801

$58,750

Gratiot Co.

$63,556

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,233

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.430

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

48801

$129,700

Gratiot Co.

$147,500

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

48801

$838

Gratiot Co.

$834

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 5,328
Owner-occupied: 75%
Vacant: 6.3%
Median year built: 1968
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 49.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.5%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

Transit

0.2%

Walked

Bicycle

0.9%

Worked from home

11%

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

37%

10–19

27%

20–29

16%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Healthcare

11%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Education

Production

Sales

Management

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Food service

Business and finance

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

18%

Education

14%

Manufacturing

12%

Retail

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.7%

Median earnings per worker

$36,617

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

13.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	48801	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,332	$74,888
Service	$25,132	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,242	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,234	$49,199
Production and transportation	$43,299	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

35%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 95.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 10.5%
Households with broadband: 88.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 74.2%
No internet access: 8.2%
Without health insurance: 3.1%
Limited-English households: 0.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Alma
State: Michigan
County: Gratiot County
Center point: 43.3784° N, 84.6760° W
Land area: 71 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Alma8% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 48801

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
48832	Elwell, MI	5.6 mi	1,307	$73,393	$163,700
48880	Saint Louis, MI	7.4 mi	9,994	$59,922	$144,900
48830	Elm Hall, MI · PO box	8.1 mi	—	—	—
48877	Riverdale, MI	8.5 mi	1,962	$64,653	$112,300
48847	Ithaca, MI	8.8 mi	5,663	$66,264	$172,500
48889	Sumner, MI	9.2 mi	1,528	$60,200	$157,900
48615	Breckenridge, MI	11 mi	3,061	$70,000	$143,400
48862	North Star, MI	11 mi	59	$51,563	$75,800
48883	Shepherd, MI	11 mi	7,292	$65,223	$160,300
48891	Vestaburg, MI	12 mi	2,915	$51,429	$158,700
48856	Middleton, MI	13 mi	966	$91,413	$183,300
48662	Wheeler, MI	13 mi	1,185	$70,321	$131,100

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Questions about 48801

What city is zip code 48801?

48801 is assigned to Alma, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 48801 in?

48801 is in Gratiot County, Michigan.

What is the population of 48801?

About 13,278 people live in 48801, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 48801 in?

48801 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 48801?

The median household income in 48801 is $58,750.

What zip codes are near 48801?

The closest zip codes to 48801 are 48832, 48880, 48830, 48877, 48847.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48801, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.