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Clinton County
Bath, MI
48808
48808 ZIP Code — Bath, MI
Clinton County, Michigan
ZIP code 48808 is located in
Bath ,
Michigan ,
within Clinton County .
It covers approximately 24.09 square miles and serves a population of
6,519 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 517 .
About ZIP code 48808
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $236,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($83,131) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 42% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 48808 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Bath
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
6,519
Population density
271 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
037
Geography
Land area
24.09 sq mi
Water area
1.72 sq mi
Latitude
42.8269
Longitude
-84.4438
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
517
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.6%
38.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
29.1%
33.9%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
22.3%
22.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
9.1%
5.1%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$83,131
Median household income
$236,800
Median home value
$1,164
Median monthly rent
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,105 17.0% 18 and over 5,414 83.0% 65 and over 1,416 21.7% Median age 44.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1%
Group Count % White 6,289 95.6% Two or more races 77 1.2% Black or African American 65 1% Asian 62 0.9% Hispanic or Latino 60 0.9% Other race 26 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.6%
38.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
29.1%
33.9%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
22.3%
22.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
9.1%
5.1%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.2% $10k–$15k 1.0% $15k–$25k 4.7% $25k–$35k 9.2% $35k–$50k 6.3% $50k–$75k 20.0% $75k–$100k 18.0% $100k–$150k 17.6% $150k–$200k 9.4% $200k+ 7.6% Median income $83,131
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $236,800 Median rent / month $1,164 Owner occupied 75.3% Renter occupied 24.7% Vacant 1.9% Single-family detached 70.6% Large apartment buildings 3.1% Mobile homes 1.5% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.34
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 13.8% 2000–2009 24.5% 1990–1999 8.9% 1980–1989 5.2% 1970–1979 15.4% 1960–1969 7.0% 1950–1959 11.0% 1940–1949 5.9% 1939 or earlier 8.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 9.0% 2 bedrooms 22.5% 3 bedrooms 45.5% 4 bedrooms 18.1% 5+ bedrooms 3.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.7% 1 vehicle 37.1% 2 vehicles 39.5% 3 or more 21.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 58.5% Electricity 14.0% Propane / LP gas 18.1% Fuel oil 1.5% Wood 6.5% Solar 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,588 52.1% Cohabiting couple 188 6.2% Male householder, no spouse 583 19.1% Female householder, no spouse 688 22.6% Households with children under 18 715 23.5% Households with seniors (65+) 1,052 34.5% Average household size 2.14
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.8% 26.0% Married 58.1% 54.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.6% 8.4% Divorced 10.4% 11.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Graduate / professional
13.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.1% Bachelor's or higher 34.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 77 6.2% Kindergarten 48 3.9% Elementary school 343 27.7% High school 367 29.6% College / grad school 404 32.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.4%
Finance & real estate
10.0%
Professional & management
9.0%
Public administration
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.3% Service 12.0% Sales & office 21.8% Natural resources & construction 8.9% Production & transportation 15.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.5% Government 19.9% Self-employed 3.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.2% Carpool 4.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.7% Work from home 20.0% Other means 1.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.6%
Female-led households
25.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.0% Retirement income 36.5% Supplemental Security 5.4% Cash public assistance 2.9% Food stamps / SNAP 7.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.2% High blood pressure 29.5% High cholesterol 33.2% Diabetes 9.1% Heart disease 5.4% Stroke 2.4% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 27.3% Kidney disease 2.4% Pulmonary disease 5.9% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.2% Binge drinking 19.8% No physical activity 15.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.0% Depression 21.0% Fair or poor health 10.9% Poor mental health 14.8% Poor physical health 8.9% No health insurance 7.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.9% Visited dentist 75.4% Cholesterol screening 92.0% Teeth loss 8.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 235 4.3%
Disability % Any disability 11.9% Under 18 3.5% 18–64 years 11.0% 65 and over 21.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 81.0% Public insurance 37.5% No insurance 2.9% Uninsured under 19 1.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 6,181 94.8% Spanish 60 1.0% Other Indo-European 26 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 11 0.2% Other languages 23 0.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,353 97.5% Born in same state 6,303 96.7% Born in different state 5,369 82.4% Foreign born 50 0.8% Naturalized citizen 166 2.5% Not a US citizen 71 42.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,149 17.6% Italian 950 14.6% Arab 671 10.3% English 335 5.1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 100 1.5% German 26 0.4% Norwegian 22 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.7% Internet access 93.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48808
What city is ZIP code 48808 in?
ZIP code 48808 is primarily assigned to Bath, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48808 in?
ZIP code 48808 falls within Clinton County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 48808 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 48808 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 48808?
ZIP code 48808 has an estimated population of 6,519 residents, with a density of 271 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48808?
The median household income in ZIP code 48808 is $83,131, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48808?
The median home value in ZIP code 48808 is $236,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 48808 in?
ZIP code 48808 observes the EST timezone.
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