48847 ZIP Code
Ithaca, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48847 |
| City/Town: | Ithaca |
| County: | Gratiot |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 5,599 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,809 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,548 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,443 |
| Median Home Value: | $146,200 |
| Land Area: | 120.4 sq miles
311.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.2732, -84.5756 |
Population Information (48847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,599 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,977 | 53.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,622 | 46.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 346 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 352 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 290 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 244 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 548 | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 644 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 595 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 724 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 506 | 9.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 428 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 492 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 256 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 174 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $146,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $742 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,443 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,271 | 93.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 172 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,804 | 79.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 467 | 20.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,819 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 181 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 211 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,451 | 38.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 842 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 374 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 535 | 14.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 225 | 5.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48847 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,809 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,993 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,103 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,548 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,959 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,923 | 98.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 36 | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,621 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,290 | 78.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 407 | 13.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 214 | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,271 | 94.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 50 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 29 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 87 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 161 | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 106 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 321 | 5.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 247 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 66 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48847 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 84 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 69 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 225 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 221 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 260 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 525 | 23.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 298 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 340 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 143 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 106 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48847 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,361 | 80.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 237 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 42 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 66 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 53 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 91 | 3.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48847 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 138 | 4.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 317 | 10.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 373 | 12.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 44 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 318 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 108 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 28 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 127 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 191 | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 788 | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 189 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 136 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 166 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.6% | 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 (48847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,242 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,994 | 71.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,196 | 39.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 323 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48847 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,642 | 72.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 800 | 35.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 749 | 33.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 142 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 40 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 238 | 10.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48847 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,933 | 79.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 7 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 100 | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 44 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 32 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 29 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 134 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 164 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48847 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 56 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 88 | 3.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 196 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 278 | 11.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 214 | 8.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 325 | 13.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 315 | 12.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 128 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 841 | 34.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48847 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 9 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 138 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 559 | 22.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,020 | 41.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 494 | 20.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 223 | 9.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48847 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,077 | 47.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 647 | 28.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 241 | 10.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 37 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 190 | 8.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 4 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 59 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48847 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 103 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 795 | 35.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 728 | 32.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 645 | 28.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48847 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 124 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 380 | 21.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 428 | 23.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 404 | 22.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 316 | 17.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 73 | 4.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 53 | 2.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48847 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,166 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $490 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $742 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (48847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,271 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,144 | 50.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 410 | 18.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 448 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 498 | 21.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 656 | 28.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 711 | 31.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48847 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,411 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 821 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,160 | 48.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 100 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 321 | 13.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 464 | 19.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48847 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,191 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 37 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 114 | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 479 | 40.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 241 | 20.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 320 | 26.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,428 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 354 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,565 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 756 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 94 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 378 | 50.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 284 | 37.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48847 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,908 | 87.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 600 | 10.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 185 | 30.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 415 | 69.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 18 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,530 | 98.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 8 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 69 | 862.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 69 | 862.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 69 | 862.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 2 | 25.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 16 | 200.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 42 | 525.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48847 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,253 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,095 | 97.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 158 | 3.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 75 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 80 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48847 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,271 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,053 | 90.4% | 89.4% |
Ithaca, MI48847