What to know about ZIP 48812
ZIP code 48812 covers ZIP 48812 with a population of about 3,658.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 40.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the GRAND RAPIDS - KALMZOO - B. CRK media market.
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ZIP Code 48812 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,658
Density
N/A
Median income
$54,592
-27% vs US avg
Home value
$120,800
-65% vs US avg
Median rent
$562
-52% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 48812
Income and economy in ZIP 48812
Median household income in ZIP 48812 is about $54,592 — about 27% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 21.4%; unemployment rate near 3.6%; 13.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 20.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Food services, and Healthcare; about 4.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 48812
Median home value is about $120,800 — about 65% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $562 (about 52% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 81.7% (about 16.3 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 48812, a household would need roughly $33,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $776. That sits below the local median household income ($54,592), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.