48846 ZIP Code
Ionia, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48846 |
| City/Town: | Ionia |
| County: | Ionia |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,038 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,111 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,052 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,483 |
| Median Home Value: | $159,000 |
| Land Area: | 110.6 sq miles
286.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9861, -85.0579 |
Population Information (48846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,038 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,064 | 59.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,974 | 40.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,163 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 915 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,217 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,448 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,579 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,379 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,351 | 15.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,277 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,382 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,495 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,864 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 608 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 360 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $159,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $869 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,483 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,959 | 93.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 524 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,840 | 69.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,119 | 30.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,716 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 733 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,107 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,850 | 43.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,741 | 23.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,512 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,322 | 8.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 451 | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48846 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,111 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,245 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,740 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,052 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,790 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,999 | 92.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 771 | 7.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,729 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,257 | 80.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,418 | 15.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 317 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,977 | 81.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,287 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 62 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 25 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 143 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,544 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 911 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,861 | 8.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,440 | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 266 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 155 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48846 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 340 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 250 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 694 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 505 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 914 | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,263 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,527 | 21.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,132 | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 237 | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 97 | 1.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48846 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,779 | 75.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 880 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 273 | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 349 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 74 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 491 | 5.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48846 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 569 | 6.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 480 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,227 | 24.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 56 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,289 | 14.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 349 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 60 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 265 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 482 | 5.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,411 | 15.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 577 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 482 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 752 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.0% | 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 (48846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,130 | 77.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,980 | 58.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,727 | 30.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,747 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48846 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,246 | 75.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,426 | 34.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,779 | 25.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 421 | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 231 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 740 | 10.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48846 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,945 | 66.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 105 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 260 | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 289 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 202 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 276 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 432 | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 972 | 13.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48846 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 102 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 321 | 4.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 894 | 11.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 768 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 553 | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 855 | 11.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 477 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 598 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 494 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,421 | 32.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48846 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 143 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 815 | 10.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,709 | 22.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,315 | 44.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,359 | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 142 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48846 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,542 | 65.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 876 | 12.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 785 | 11.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 249 | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 334 | 4.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 170 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48846 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 594 | 8.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,634 | 37.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,181 | 31.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,550 | 22.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48846 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 421 | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 711 | 14.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 978 | 20.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,197 | 24.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,088 | 22.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 390 | 8.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 31 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 24 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48846 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,188 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $500 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $869 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.97 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (48846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,959 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,002 | 43.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,054 | 15.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,562 | 22.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,782 | 25.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,108 | 30.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,027 | 29.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.70 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48846 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,407 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,563 | 48.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,697 | 32.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 255 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,562 | 13.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,010 | 17.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48846 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,174 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 135 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 110 | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,891 | 45.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 806 | 19.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,232 | 29.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,075 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,278 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,877 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,739 | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 68 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,778 | 64.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 893 | 32.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48846 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,836 | 80.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,007 | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,222 | 55.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,780 | 44.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 89 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,632 | 98.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 141 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 406 | 287.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 406 | 287.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 406 | 287.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 128 | 90.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 6 | 4.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 6.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 254 | 180.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 2 | 1.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48846 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,875 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,196 | 96.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 679 | 3.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 486 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 109 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 32 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 52 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48846 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,959 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,412 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
Ionia, MI48846