Zip code 48822: Eagle, Michigan
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 48822
48822 is a small-town zip code in Eagle, Michigan (Clinton County), covering 33 sq mi of land. About 2,379 people live here, or 72 per square mile. The median resident is 38.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $91,299 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $300,900, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 93% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,390 a month.
27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.4 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and management.
How 48822 compares
- Homeownership rate92.9%98thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%154th of 958 in MI
- Residents under 1826.4%83rdU.S. 22% · MI 21.2%95th of 962 in MI
- Government workers18.5%79thU.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%121st of 961 in MI
- Veterans7.4%71stU.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%374th of 962 in MI
- Median earnings per worker$57,17971stU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178129th of 960 in MI
- Median household income$91,29963rdU.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875171st of 952 in MI
- Work from home14.9%60thU.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%213th of 961 in MI
- Per capita income$41,50254thU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735289th of 962 in MI
- Median gross rent$1,39049thU.S. $1,413 · MI $1,12981st of 851 in MI
- Average commute25.4 min46thU.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min474th of 941 in MI
- Median age38.345thU.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2753rd of 962 in MI
- Median home value$300,90044thU.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600170th of 946 in MI
- Tech workers2.5%43rdU.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%310th of 961 in MI
- 38thU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%349th of 961 in MI
- 33rdU.S. 10% · MI 8.6%613th of 961 in MI
- 28thU.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%862nd of 962 in MI
- 23rdU.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%700th of 961 in MI
- 16thU.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3378th of 962 in MI
- 15thWeaknessU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%643rd of 958 in MI
- 11thU.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%468th of 962 in MI
- Population density72/sq mi10thU.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi591st of 962 in MI
- Uninsured rate2.3%7thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%819th of 961 in MI
- Population2,3794thU.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761646th of 962 in MI
- Poverty rate3.4%4thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%906th of 959 in MI
- 4thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465861st of 958 in MI
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%895th of 961 in MI
- Housing vacancy1.3%1stU.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%921st of 958 in MI
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%867th of 931 in MI
| Measure | 48822 | Clinton | MI | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 92.9% | 82.2% | 73.2% | 65.2% | 154th of 958 | |
| Residents under 18 | 26.4% | 21.4% | 21.2% | 22% | 95th of 962 | |
| Government workers | 18.5% | 21.1% | 11.6% | 14.5% | 121st of 961 | |
| Veterans | 7.4% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 6.2% | 374th of 962 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $57,179 | $53,975 | $47,178 | $49,666 | 129th of 960 | |
| Median household income | $91,299 | $88,210 | $72,875 | $80,734 | 171st of 952 | |
| Work from home | 14.9% | 16.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% | 213th of 961 | |
| Per capita income | $41,502 | $45,810 | $40,735 | $44,673 | 289th of 962 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,390 | $1,092 | $1,129 | $1,413 | 81st of 851 | |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 23.9 min | 24.2 min | 26.4 min | 474th of 941 | |
| Median age | 38.3 | 41.8 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 753rd of 962 | |
| Median home value | $300,900 | $259,500 | $231,600 | $332,700 | 170th of 946 | |
| Tech workers | 2.5% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 310th of 961 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.6% | 35.4% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 349th of 961 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8% | 8.9% | 8.6% | 10% | 613th of 961 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 13.7% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 17.2% | 862nd of 962 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.7% | 8.9% | 10.1% | 9.7% | 700th of 961 | |
| Diversity index | 23 | 23.3 | 45.3 | 61.4 | 378th of 962 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 86% | 90.3% | 90.5% | 91% | 643rd of 958 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.9% | 2.7% | 7.2% | 14.1% | 468th of 962 | |
| Population density | 72/sq mi | 140/sq mi | 178/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 591st of 962 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.3% | 2.9% | 4.9% | 8.4% | 819th of 961 | |
| Population | 2,379 | 79,626 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 | 646th of 962 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 3.4% | 9.7% | 13.2% | 12.5% | 906th of 959 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.358 | 0.430 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 861st of 958 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.1% | 3.8% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 895th of 961 | |
| Housing vacancy | 1.3% | 5% | 11.8% | 10.1% | 921st of 958 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 12.5% | 43.6% | 50.4% | 51.1% | 867th of 931 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White87%
- Black0.2%
- Hispanic10%
- Asian0.0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.4%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 851
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 77.8%
- Married couples
- 65.7%
- Living alone
- 18.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.4%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 862
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Vacant
- 1.3%
- Median year built
- 1989
- Median rooms
- 6.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 12.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 48822 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $81,250 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,875 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $40,272 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $74,659 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $52,708 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.9%
- Households with broadband
- 86%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 69.2%
- No internet access
- 9.9%
- Without health insurance
- 2.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Eagle
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Clinton County
- Center point
- 42.8353° N, 84.7631° W
- Land area
- 33 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Wacousta (unincorporated)5% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 48822
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48837 | Grand Ledge, MI | 6.1 mi | $96,517 |
| 48894 | Westphalia, MI | 6.4 mi | $101,923 |
| 48820 | Dewitt, MI | 8.9 mi | $112,526 |
| 48875 | Portland, MI | 9.2 mi | $94,216 |
| 48906 | Lansing, MI | 9.4 mi | $64,315 |
| 48917 | Lansing, MI | 9.9 mi | $70,990 |
| 48861 | Mulliken, MI | 11 mi | $89,412 |
| 48890 | Sunfield, MI | 11 mi | $79,444 |
| 48915 | Lansing, MI | 12 mi | $54,465 |
| 48851 | Lyons, MI | 12 mi | $65,726 |
| 48937 | Lansing, MI · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 48873 | Pewamo, MI | 12 mi | $86,250 |
Zip codes like 48822 elsewhere
Questions about 48822
What city is zip code 48822?
48822 is assigned to Eagle, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 48822 in?
48822 is in Clinton County, Michigan.
What is the population of 48822?
About 2,379 people live in 48822, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 48822 in?
48822 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 48822?
The median household income in 48822 is $91,299.
What zip codes are near 48822?
The closest zip codes to 48822 are 48837, 48894, 48820, 48875, 48906.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48822, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.