48837 ZIP Code
Grand Ledge, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48837 |
| City/Town: | Grand Ledge |
| County: | Eaton |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,913 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,215 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,378 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,647 |
| Median Home Value: | $228,900 |
| Land Area: | 78.4 sq miles
203.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.7470, -84.7710 |
Population Information (48837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,913 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,035 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,878 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 994 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,300 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,165 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,085 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 805 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,334 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,411 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,453 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,783 | 9.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,608 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,369 | 11.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 998 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 608 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $228,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,004 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,647 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,430 | 97.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 217 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,820 | 80.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,610 | 19.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,564 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 123 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 254 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,242 | 22.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,470 | 23.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,894 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,709 | 25.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,872 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48837 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,215 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $115,185 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,804 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,378 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,274 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,866 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 384 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,939 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,954 | 70.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,404 | 24.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 508 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,228 | 91.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 391 | 2.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 59 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 55 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 74 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,106 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 482 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 760 | 3.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 606 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 113 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48837 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 74 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 242 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 489 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 485 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 714 | 8.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,385 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,375 | 16.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,795 | 21.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 967 | 11.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 904 | 10.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48837 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,601 | 77.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 428 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 223 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,431 | 14.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48837 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 29 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 385 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,373 | 13.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 311 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,084 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 427 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 63 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 765 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 683 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,792 | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 588 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 301 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,065 | 10.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.6% | 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 (48837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,075 | 95.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,718 | 84.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,547 | 32.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 783 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48837 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,201 | 73.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,313 | 39.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,111 | 36.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 391 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 130 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 413 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48837 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,659 | 77.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 200 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 174 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 141 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 173 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 496 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 418 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 386 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48837 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 390 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,022 | 11.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,245 | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,116 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,628 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,004 | 11.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 641 | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 320 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,265 | 14.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48837 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 84 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 520 | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,614 | 18.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,977 | 46.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,136 | 24.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 316 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48837 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,917 | 70.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 965 | 11.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,168 | 13.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 165 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 129 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 38 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 48 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48837 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 302 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,385 | 28.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,967 | 47.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,776 | 21.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48837 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 302 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 231 | 3.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 725 | 10.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,320 | 19.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,602 | 38.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,520 | 22.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 120 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48837 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,648 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $611 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,004 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (48837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,430 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,566 | 54.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,578 | 18.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,340 | 15.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,803 | 21.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,364 | 28.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,847 | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48837 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,223 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,179 | 26.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,734 | 57.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 283 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 968 | 11.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,706 | 20.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48837 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,281 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 358 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 344 | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,802 | 42.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 917 | 21.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 860 | 20.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,767 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,242 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,858 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,002 | 15.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 258 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,425 | 47.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,319 | 43.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48837 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,108 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,608 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 774 | 29.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,786 | 68.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 361 | 13.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 48 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,653 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 50 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 260 | 520.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 260 | 520.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 260 | 520.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 55 | 110.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 61 | 122.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 66 | 132.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48837 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,919 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,458 | 97.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 461 | 2.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 169 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 238 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 41 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48837 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,430 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,129 | 96.4% | 89.4% |
Grand Ledge, MI48837