48801 ZIP Code
Alma, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48801 |
| City/Town: | Alma |
| County: | Gratiot |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,621 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,601 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,775 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,468 |
| Median Home Value: | $110,300 |
| Land Area: | 70.8 sq miles
183.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.3784, -84.6760 |
Population Information (48801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,621 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,599 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,022 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 740 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 875 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 721 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,342 | 9.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,380 | 10.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,599 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,487 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,387 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 597 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,003 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,341 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 710 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 439 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $110,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $744 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,468 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,132 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 336 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,667 | 71.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,465 | 28.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,563 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 107 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 305 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,101 | 36.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,013 | 23.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 876 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,382 | 16.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 779 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,601 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,907 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,839 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,775 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,460 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,067 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 393 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,708 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,930 | 81.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 917 | 15.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 220 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,655 | 92.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 252 | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 189 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 180 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 327 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 407 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,174 | 8.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 844 | 6.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 43 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 276 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48801 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 187 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 336 | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 558 | 10.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 365 | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 916 | 17.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,154 | 22.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 568 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 620 | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 249 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 179 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48801 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,456 | 73.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 423 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 43 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 324 | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 94 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 628 | 10.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48801 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 43 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 325 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 729 | 12.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 111 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 733 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 281 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 70 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 291 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 254 | 4.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,151 | 35.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 557 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 300 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 222 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,812 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,437 | 69.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,395 | 39.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 557 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48801 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,745 | 73.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,002 | 39.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,397 | 27.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 215 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 153 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 894 | 17.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48801 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,897 | 71.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 79 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 188 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 174 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 214 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 79 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 359 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 478 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48801 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 97 | 1.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 305 | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 741 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 413 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 886 | 16.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 649 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 777 | 14.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 509 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,069 | 19.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48801 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 56 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 583 | 10.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,411 | 25.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,487 | 45.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 731 | 13.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 200 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48801 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,504 | 68.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 641 | 12.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 748 | 14.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 72 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 70 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 58 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 39 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48801 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 350 | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,879 | 36.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,117 | 41.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 786 | 15.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48801 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 515 | 14.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,142 | 31.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 605 | 16.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 546 | 14.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 603 | 16.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 154 | 4.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 97 | 2.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,155 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $513 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $744 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (48801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,132 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,463 | 48.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 787 | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 875 | 17.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,479 | 28.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,362 | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,694 | 33.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48801 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,376 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,076 | 38.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,625 | 48.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 136 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 492 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,900 | 35.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48801 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,218 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 168 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 281 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,226 | 29.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 494 | 11.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,049 | 48.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,859 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 489 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,369 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,322 | 17.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 213 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,365 | 58.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 744 | 32.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48801 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,232 | 82.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,268 | 16.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,204 | 53.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,044 | 46.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 129 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 20 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,357 | 98.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 28 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 264 | 942.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 264 | 942.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 264 | 942.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 13 | 46.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 15 | 53.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 12 | 42.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 26 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 22 | 78.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48801 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,881 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,178 | 94.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 703 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 406 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 156 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 141 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48801 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,132 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,704 | 91.7% | 89.4% |
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