48838 ZIP Code
Greenville, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48838 |
| City/Town: | Greenville |
| County: | Montcalm |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,043 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,355 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,700 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,445 |
| Median Home Value: | $175,200 |
| Land Area: | 93.1 sq miles
241.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.1 sq miles
10.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.1828, -85.2584 |
Population Information (48838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,043 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,952 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,091 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,194 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 924 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,233 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 837 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,205 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,534 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,424 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,003 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,220 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 991 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,285 | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 813 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 380 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $175,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $854 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,445 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,954 | 93.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 491 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,182 | 74.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,772 | 25.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,650 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 329 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 984 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,409 | 34.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,417 | 27.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,132 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,583 | 12.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 796 | 6.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48838 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,355 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,407 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,809 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,700 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,065 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,694 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 360 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,446 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,570 | 87.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 767 | 8.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 312 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 45 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,182 | 89.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 175 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 108 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 141 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,386 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,250 | 6.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 877 | 4.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 401 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 201 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 275 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48838 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 276 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 271 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 511 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 710 | 10.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,036 | 14.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,522 | 21.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 901 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,065 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 418 | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 244 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48838 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,453 | 85.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 674 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 162 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 349 | 4.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48838 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 160 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 853 | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,021 | 23.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 238 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,274 | 14.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 216 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 159 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 340 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 546 | 6.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,527 | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 595 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 329 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 436 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.1% | 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 (48838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,648 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,108 | 67.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,800 | 43.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,259 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48838 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,193 | 74.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,635 | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,078 | 29.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 356 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 202 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 725 | 10.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48838 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,456 | 73.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 193 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 225 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 283 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 291 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 252 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 324 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 421 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48838 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 114 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 432 | 5.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 818 | 11.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,220 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 730 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,136 | 15.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 912 | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 749 | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 489 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 845 | 11.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48838 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 54 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 826 | 11.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,254 | 30.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,989 | 40.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 969 | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 353 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48838 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,805 | 69.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 992 | 14.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 624 | 9.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 48 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 241 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 74 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 170 | 2.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48838 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 454 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,059 | 29.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,281 | 47.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,160 | 16.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48838 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 304 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 618 | 11.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 983 | 19.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,157 | 22.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,109 | 21.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 817 | 15.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 156 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48838 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,281 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $471 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $854 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.38 |
Households (48838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,954 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,430 | 49.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,170 | 16.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,140 | 16.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,770 | 25.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,004 | 28.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,447 | 35.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48838 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,468 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,269 | 30.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,013 | 53.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 215 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 963 | 12.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,883 | 25.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48838 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,497 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 249 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 296 | 8.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,543 | 44.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 819 | 23.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 590 | 16.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,154 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 911 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,907 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,689 | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 235 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,359 | 50.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,095 | 40.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48838 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,364 | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,452 | 13.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 942 | 38.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,470 | 60.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 212 | 8.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 40 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48838 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,616 | 97.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 126 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 427 | 338.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 427 | 338.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 427 | 338.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 45 | 35.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 270 | 214.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 16.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48838 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,849 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,097 | 95.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 752 | 4.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 459 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 87 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 169 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 37 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48838 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,954 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,334 | 91.1% | 89.4% |
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