Zip code 48890: Sunfield, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 48890?

48890 is assigned to Sunfield, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 48890 in?

48890 is mostly in Eaton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 48890?

About 2,055 people live in 48890, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 48890?

The median household income in 48890 is $79,444.

Q: What zip codes are near 48890?

The closest zip codes to 48890 are 48861, 48875, 48849, 49096, 48897.

Residential delivery areaEaton CountyEastern Time

Population

2,055

Median household income

$79K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$176K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,033/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

32 sq mi

65 people/sq mi

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

About 48890

48890 is a small-town zip code in Sunfield, Michigan (Eaton County), covering 32 sq mi of land. About 2,055 people live here, or 65 per square mile. The median resident is 38.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $79,444 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $175,800, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,033 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.3 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and management.

How 48890 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1828.2%
91st
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%58th of 962 in MI
Homeownership rate77.7%
73rd
U.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%689th of 958 in MI
Veterans7.4%
71st
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%375th of 962 in MI
Poverty rate13.3%
62nd
U.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%337th of 959 in MI
Housing vacancy8.3%
62nd
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%551st of 958 in MI
Government workers14.3%
55th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%272nd of 961 in MI
Average commute26.3 min
52nd
U.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min403rd of 941 in MI
Median household income$79,444
49th
U.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875300th of 952 in MI
Unemployment rate4.8%
49th
U.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%445th of 961 in MI
Median age38.4
45th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2751st of 962 in MI
Median earnings per worker$44,118
37th
U.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178489th of 960 in MI
Broadband access90.1%
35th
U.S. 91% · MI 90.5%399th of 958 in MI
Residents 65 and older14.3%
32nd
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%837th of 962 in MI
Tech workers1.8%
29th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%442nd of 961 in MI
Work from home9%
28th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%540th of 961 in MI
Uninsured rate4.6%
28th
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%470th of 961 in MI
Median gross rent$1,033
23rd
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129346th of 851 in MI
Per capita income$29,872
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735772nd of 962 in MI
Diversity index24.2
17th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3351st of 962 in MI
Median home value$175,800
16th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600554th of 946 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.391
15th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465698th of 958 in MI
Healthcare workers6.3%
10th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%810th of 961 in MI
Population density65/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi620th of 962 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher14.3%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%782nd of 961 in MI
Self-employed workers5.8%
8th
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%837th of 961 in MI
Foreign-born residents0.8%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%738th of 962 in MI
Rent-burdened renters29.1%
4th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%760th of 931 in MI
Population2,055
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761682nd of 962 in MI

Measure	48890	Eaton	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Residents under 18	28.2%	20.5%	21.2%	22%	91st	58th of 962
Homeownership rate	77.7%	74.2%	73.2%	65.2%	73rd	689th of 958
Veterans	7.4%	7.4%	5.8%	6.2%	71st	375th of 962
Poverty rate	13.3%	8.3%	13.2%	12.5%	62nd	337th of 959
Housing vacancy	8.3%	4.9%	11.8%	10.1%	62nd	551st of 958
Government workers	14.3%	18.4%	11.6%	14.5%	55th	272nd of 961
Average commute	26.3 min	22.7 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	52nd	403rd of 941
Median household income	$79,444	$79,597	$72,875	$80,734	49th	300th of 952
Unemployment rate	4.8%	4.5%	5.7%	5.2%	49th	445th of 961
Median age	38.4	41.4	40.2	38.9	45th	751st of 962
Median earnings per worker	$44,118	$48,895	$47,178	$49,666	37th	489th of 960
Broadband access	90.1%	91.2%	90.5%	91%	35th	399th of 958
Residents 65 and older	14.3%	20.1%	18.6%	17.2%	32nd	837th of 962
Tech workers	1.8%	4.3%	3.1%	3.8%	29th	442nd of 961
Work from home	9%	15.1%	13.5%	15.1%	28th	540th of 961
Uninsured rate	4.6%	4.4%	4.9%	8.4%	28th	470th of 961
Median gross rent	$1,033	$1,092	$1,129	$1,413	23rd	346th of 851
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,872	$41,090	$40,735	$44,673	18th	772nd of 962
Diversity index	24.2	35.2	45.3	61.4	17th	351st of 962
Median home value	$175,800	$216,900	$231,600	$332,700	16th	554th of 946
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.391	0.406	0.465	0.483	15th	698th of 958
Healthcare workers	6.3%	8%	10.1%	9.7%	10th	810th of 961
Population density	65/sq mi	190/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	620th of 962
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.3%	30.8%	32.4%	35.7%	8th	782nd of 961
Self-employed workers	5.8%	7.1%	8.6%	10%	8th	837th of 961
Foreign-born residents	0.8%	4.2%	7.2%	14.1%	5th	738th of 962
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	29.1%	41%	50.4%	51.1%	4th	760th of 931
Population	2,055	109,130	10,077,761	334,922,499	3rd	682nd of 962

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

23%

5–17

18–24

25–34

14%

35–44

11%

45–54

15%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.4

Under 18

28.2%

65 and over

14.3%

Race and ethnicity

White87%
Black0.2%
Hispanic8%
Asian0.3%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

24.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

89.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

0.4%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.3%

Other

Households

Households: 710
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 69.9%
Married couples: 53.4%
Living alone: 24.2%
Veterans (of adults): 7.4%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

23%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

48890

$79,444

Eaton Co.

$79,597

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,872

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.391

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

48890

$175,800

Eaton Co.

$216,900

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

48890

$1,033

Eaton Co.

$1,092

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

84%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 774
Owner-occupied: 77.7%
Vacant: 8.3%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 29.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 16.3%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

27%

20–29

16%

30–44

35%

45–59

60+

Average commute

26.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

13%

Office and admin

13%

Management

12%

Construction and repair

11%

Production

Sales

Food service

Healthcare

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Police and fire

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.7%

Industries

Manufacturing

16%

Retail

13%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$44,118

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	48890	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,094	$74,888
Service	$33,636	$26,804
Sales and office	$41,875	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,654	$49,199
Production and transportation	$44,327	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

42%

Some college

23%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
Households with broadband: 90.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.5%
No internet access: 6.3%
Without health insurance: 4.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Sunfield
State: Michigan
County: Eaton County
Center point: 42.7669° N, 84.9664° W
Land area: 32 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

48890 spans 2 counties

Eaton County53% of land
Ionia County47% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Sunfield2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 48890

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
48861	Mulliken, MI	3.7 mi	1,774	$89,412	$184,600
48875	Portland, MI	6.6 mi	11,400	$94,216	$227,500
48849	Lake Odessa, MI	8.4 mi	5,723	$80,313	$223,600
49096	Vermontville, MI	9.2 mi	3,305	$73,929	$188,500
48897	Woodland, MI	9.4 mi	1,669	$69,531	$224,600
48837	Grand Ledge, MI	10 mi	19,947	$96,517	$253,200
48822	Eagle, MI	11 mi	2,379	$91,299	$300,900
48851	Lyons, MI	13 mi	2,462	$65,726	$158,000
48908	Lansing, MI · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
48894	Westphalia, MI	14 mi	2,193	$101,923	$275,900
48876	Potterville, MI	14 mi	4,360	$74,594	$186,900
48813	Charlotte, MI	15 mi	20,564	$80,429	$192,800

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Questions about 48890

What city is zip code 48890?

48890 is assigned to Sunfield, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 48890 in?

48890 is mostly in Eaton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 48890?

About 2,055 people live in 48890, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 48890 in?

48890 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 48890?

The median household income in 48890 is $79,444.

What zip codes are near 48890?

The closest zip codes to 48890 are 48861, 48875, 48849, 49096, 48897.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48890, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.