48801 ZIP Code — Alma, MI

Gratiot County, Michigan

ZIP code 48801 is located in Alma, Michigan, within Gratiot County. It covers approximately 70.79 square miles and serves a population of 13,621 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48801

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $53,601. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48801 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,621

population

70.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48801 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48801

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48832 Elwell (6.3 mi) 48880 Saint Louis (6.9 mi) 48847 Ithaca (8.3 mi) 48889 Sumner (9.2 mi) 48877 Riverdale (9.6 mi) 48615 Breckenridge (10.1 mi) 48891 Vestaburg (12.7 mi) 48883 Shepherd (13 mi) 48856 Middleton (13.2 mi) 48818 Crystal (14.2 mi) 48871 Perrinton (15.1 mi) 48806 Ashley (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,621
Population density	192 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	70.79 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	43.3791
Longitude	-84.6571
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	49.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	33.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	14.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

13,621

Population

192

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$53,601

Median household income

$26,959

Per capita income

$110,300

Median home value

$744

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

4,003

Housing units

25.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

359

Under 5

381

424

5–9

451

349

10–14

372

650

15–19

692

669

20–24

711

775

25–34

824

721

35–44

766

672

45–54

715

289

55–59

308

486

60–64

517

650

65–74

691

344

75–84

366

213

85+

226

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,762	20.3%
18 and over	10,859	79.7%
65 and over	2,490	18.3%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Two or more races 2.3%

Black or African American 1.8%

Asian 1.3%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,655	90.2%
Hispanic or Latino	407	2.9%
Two or more races	327	2.3%
Black or African American	252	1.8%
Asian	189	1.3%
Other race	180	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	49.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	33.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	14.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.9%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$53,601

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 31.1%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,300
Median rent / month	$744
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	6.6%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	14.2%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	19.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	15.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.3%
Electricity	14.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.5%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,463	48.0%
Cohabiting couple	315	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	875	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,479	28.8%
Households with children under 18	1,362	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,694	33.0%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	32.2%
Married	48.8%	43.3%
Separated	0.9%	0.9%
Widowed	2.5%	9.6%
Divorced	9.2%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 36.2%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	168	4.0%
Kindergarten	281	6.7%
Elementary school	1,226	29.1%
High school	494	11.7%
College / grad school	2,049	48.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.5%

Retail trade 12.1%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Construction 5.4%

Other services 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Professional & management 4.2%

Public administration 3.7%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.7%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	5.4%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 31.5%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 48.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	489	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,881	94.6%
Spanish	224	1.7%
Other Indo-European	86	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	0.2%
Other languages	114	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,357	98.1%
Born in same state	13,329	97.9%
Born in different state	11,644	85.5%
Foreign born	28	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	264	1.9%
Not a US citizen	115	43.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,263	16.6%
Italian	1,240	9.1%
Arab	761	5.6%
English	272	2%
Polish	236	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	129	0.9%
Irish	57	0.4%
Dutch	36	0.3%
Norwegian	25	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	91.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48801

What city is ZIP code 48801 in?

ZIP code 48801 is primarily assigned to Alma, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48801 in?

ZIP code 48801 falls within Gratiot County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48801?

17% of residents in ZIP code 48801 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48801 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 48801 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48801?

The median home value in ZIP code 48801 is $110,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 48801?

ZIP code 48801 has an estimated population of 13,621 residents, with a density of 192 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48801 in?

ZIP code 48801 observes the EST timezone.