48815 ZIP Code — Clarksville, MI

Ionia County, Michigan

ZIP code 48815 is located in Clarksville, Michigan, within Ionia County. It covers approximately 26.84 square miles and serves a population of 2,254 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.

About ZIP code 48815

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $229,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,360. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 40% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 48815 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,254

population

26.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48815 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48815

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48815. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarksville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49325 Freeport (5.2 mi) 48849 Lake Odessa (6.2 mi) 48881 Saranac (6.4 mi) 49302 Alto (8 mi) 49331 Lowell (10.2 mi) 48897 Woodland (11.7 mi) 48846 Ionia (13.6 mi) 49301 Ada (14 mi) 49356 Ada (14.1 mi) 49357 Ada (14.1 mi) 49355 Ada (14.1 mi) 48809 Belding (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,254
Population density	84 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	26.84 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	42.8475
Longitude	-85.2524
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	616

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.9%	40.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	36.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	21.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,254

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$79,360

Median household income

$37,082

Per capita income

$229,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

827

Housing units

31.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

100

10–14

15–19

20–24

130

25–34

121

181

35–44

170

116

45–54

109

55–59

60–64

114

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	571	25.3%
18 and over	1,683	74.7%
65 and over	392	17.4%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Two or more races 6.6%

Asian 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,036	89.8%
Two or more races	149	6.6%
Asian	59	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.6%
Other race	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.9%	40.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	36.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	21.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	23.0%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$79,360

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 30.4%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

$500k–$1M 9.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	89.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	20.0%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	13.5%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	35.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.8%
Electricity	6.8%
Propane / LP gas	41.2%
Fuel oil	5.3%
Wood	17.3%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	501	64.7%
Cohabiting couple	34	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	89	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	150	19.4%
Households with children under 18	253	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	279	36.0%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	20.8%
Married	62.5%	60.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	11.0%
Divorced	8.7%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 21.1%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	31.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	4.3%
Kindergarten	17	3.1%
Elementary school	309	55.9%
High school	130	23.5%
College / grad school	73	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Retail trade 11.3%

Construction 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Professional & management 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Other services 4.0%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 1.2%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 8.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	71.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.6%
Public insurance	34.9%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,169	96.2%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,211	98.1%
Born in same state	2,195	97.4%
Born in different state	1,982	87.9%
Foreign born	16	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	43	1.9%
Not a US citizen	39	90.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	342	15.2%
Arab	260	11.5%
English	237	10.5%
Italian	134	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	18	0.8%
Dutch	4	0.2%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48815

What city is ZIP code 48815 in?

ZIP code 48815 is primarily assigned to Clarksville, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48815 in?

ZIP code 48815 falls within Ionia County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48815 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 48815 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48815 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 48815 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 48815?

ZIP code 48815 has an estimated population of 2,254 residents, with a density of 84 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48815?

The median home value in ZIP code 48815 is $229,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48815 in?

ZIP code 48815 observes the EST timezone.