48618 ZIP Code — Coleman, MI

Midland County, Michigan

ZIP code 48618 is located in Coleman, Michigan, within Midland County. It covers approximately 102.53 square miles and serves a population of 4,912 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48618

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 $114,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,020. 44% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48618 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,912

population

102.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48618 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48618

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48618. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coleman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48657 Sanford (7.3 mi) 48612 Beaverton (11.2 mi) 48878 Rosebush (11.3 mi) 48628 Hope (11.5 mi) 48617 Clare (12.5 mi) 48883 Shepherd (14 mi) 48640 Midland (14.3 mi) 48859 Mount Pleasant (14.6 mi) 48858 Mount Pleasant (15 mi) 48642 Midland (15.5 mi) 48667 Midland (17 mi) 48670 Midland (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,912
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	102.53 sq mi
Water area	0.73 sq mi
Latitude	43.7350
Longitude	-84.5449
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	50.1%	38.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	32.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	21.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	7.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,912

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$56,020

Median household income

$30,610

Per capita income

$114,400

Median home value

$689

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

2,042

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

111

125

5–9

141

155

10–14

173

15–19

110

109

20–24

123

233

25–34

262

241

35–44

270

393

45–54

442

187

55–59

210

188

60–64

211

249

65–74

280

157

75–84

177

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	929	18.9%
18 and over	3,983	81.1%
65 and over	1,031	21.0%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Black or African American 2.4%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,634	92.6%
Black or African American	120	2.4%
Two or more races	114	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	91	1.8%
Other race	26	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.3%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.1%	38.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	32.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	21.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	7.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$56,020

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 30.9%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,400
Median rent / month	$689
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	16.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.5%
Electricity	6.1%
Propane / LP gas	45.5%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	15.8%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	954	46.1%
Cohabiting couple	282	13.6%
Male householder, no spouse	309	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	525	25.4%
Households with children under 18	537	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	793	38.3%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	27.6%
Married	54.7%	43.1%
Separated	1.1%	1.2%
Widowed	3.7%	11.8%
Divorced	17.1%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	3.2%
Kindergarten	37	4.2%
Elementary school	480	55.0%
High school	193	22.1%
College / grad school	135	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Manufacturing 19.1%

Construction 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Retail trade 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Other services 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Professional & management 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 21.3%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 23.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	334	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,702	95.7%
Spanish	8	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,881	99.4%
Born in same state	4,874	99.2%
Born in different state	4,568	93.0%
Foreign born	7	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	31	0.6%
Not a US citizen	25	80.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	691	14.1%
Italian	626	12.7%
Arab	269	5.5%
German	120	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	97	2%
Irish	57	1.2%
Polish	9	0.2%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48618

What city is ZIP code 48618 in?

ZIP code 48618 is primarily assigned to Coleman, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48618 in?

ZIP code 48618 falls within Midland County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48618?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 48618 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 48618 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48618 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 48618 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48618?

The median home value in ZIP code 48618 is $114,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 48618 in?

ZIP code 48618 observes the EST timezone.