48811 ZIP Code — Carson City, MI

Montcalm County, Michigan

ZIP code 48811 is located in Carson City, Michigan, within Montcalm County. It covers approximately 61.79 square miles and serves a population of 7,425 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48811

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 $144,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,382. 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48811 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,425

population

61.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48811 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48811

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48811. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carson City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48856 Middleton (5.6 mi) 48818 Crystal (6.4 mi) 48845 Hubbardston (6.8 mi) 48889 Sumner (7.7 mi) 48871 Perrinton (8.6 mi) 48860 Muir (9.8 mi) 48884 Sheridan (10.3 mi) 48834 Fenwick (11.8 mi) 48835 Fowler (13.2 mi) 48873 Pewamo (13.5 mi) 48891 Vestaburg (14 mi) 48877 Riverdale (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,425
Population density	120 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	61.79 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	43.1877
Longitude	-84.8569
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	46.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	15.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,425

Population

120

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$61,382

Median household income

$22,364

Per capita income

$144,900

Median home value

$712

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,483

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

176

Under 5

259

5–9

138

295

10–14

157

263

15–19

140

300

20–24

159

784

25–34

415

753

35–44

399

690

45–54

365

324

55–59

172

351

60–64

186

373

65–74

197

207

75–84

109

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,351	18.2%
18 and over	6,074	81.8%
65 and over	1,005	13.5%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.3%

Black or African American 11.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Two or more races 4%

Other race 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,856	74.3%
Black or African American	911	11.6%
Hispanic or Latino	459	5.8%
Two or more races	314	4%
Other race	303	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	33	0.4%
Asian	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	46.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	15.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$61,382

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,900
Median rent / month	$712
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	13.1%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	29.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	44.2%
4 bedrooms	23.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.0%
Electricity	7.6%
Propane / LP gas	36.9%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	13.0%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	931	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	121	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	318	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	440	24.3%
Households with children under 18	587	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	572	31.6%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.0%	27.5%
Married	30.1%	47.4%
Separated	1.6%	2.1%
Widowed	3.2%	11.1%
Divorced	18.2%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 45.8%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	3.2%
Kindergarten	93	6.5%
Elementary school	624	43.3%
High school	414	28.7%
College / grad school	264	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.9%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Retail trade 14.1%

Public administration 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Construction 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Other services 4.4%

Professional & management 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	22.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 16.9%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 28.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.8%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	449	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	42.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	40.5%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,155	96.4%
Spanish	154	2.2%
Other Indo-European	44	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	61	0.9%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,292	98.2%
Born in same state	7,266	97.9%
Born in different state	6,509	87.7%
Foreign born	26	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	133	1.8%
Not a US citizen	96	72.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	793	10.7%
French	665	9%
Arab	378	5.1%
English	348	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	78	1.1%
Polish	35	0.5%
Irish	10	0.1%
Dutch	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.4%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48811

What city is ZIP code 48811 in?

ZIP code 48811 is primarily assigned to Carson City, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48811 in?

ZIP code 48811 falls within Montcalm County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48811?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 48811 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 48811 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48811?

The median home value in ZIP code 48811 is $144,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 48811?

ZIP code 48811 has an estimated population of 7,425 residents, with a density of 120 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48811 in?

ZIP code 48811 observes the EST timezone.