48818 ZIP Code — Crystal, MI

Montcalm County, Michigan

ZIP code 48818 is located in Crystal, Michigan, within Montcalm County. It covers approximately 24.68 square miles and serves a population of 2,395 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48818

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,768. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 48818 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,395

population

24.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48818 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48818

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48818. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crystal	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48889 Sumner (5.6 mi) 48811 Carson City (6.4 mi) 48891 Vestaburg (7.8 mi) 48877 Riverdale (8.9 mi) 48884 Sheridan (9.1 mi) 48856 Middleton (9.2 mi) 48888 Stanton (10.5 mi) 48832 Elwell (11.1 mi) 48829 Edmore (11.4 mi) 48885 Sidney (12.9 mi) 48845 Hubbardston (13 mi) 48871 Perrinton (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,395
Population density	97 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	24.68 sq mi
Water area	1.85 sq mi
Latitude	43.2746
Longitude	-84.8999
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	51.5%	46.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	15.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,395

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$57,768

Median household income

$35,502

Per capita income

$161,800

Median home value

$731

Median monthly rent

87.4%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

1,321

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

121

20–24

119

118

25–34

117

140

35–44

138

155

45–54

153

108

55–59

107

60–64

137

65–74

135

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	414	17.3%
18 and over	1,981	82.7%
65 and over	503	21.0%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.8%

Black or African American 6.9%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,093	83.8%
Black or African American	173	6.9%
Two or more races	110	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	103	4.1%
Other race	10	0.4%
Asian	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	46.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	15.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 12.4%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	12.4%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	26.9%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$57,768

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 25.4%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 9.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,800
Median rent / month	$731
Owner occupied	87.4%
Renter occupied	12.6%
Vacant	35.7%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	10.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	34.5%
3 bedrooms	36.3%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.9%
Electricity	3.7%
Propane / LP gas	25.4%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	10.7%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	454	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	39	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	170	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	262	28.3%
Households with children under 18	206	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	371	40.1%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	12.3%
Married	62.8%	57.3%
Separated	1.8%	10.1%
Widowed	4.0%	8.9%
Divorced	6.9%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 13.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.8%
Kindergarten	11	2.9%
Elementary school	194	50.9%
High school	148	38.8%
College / grad school	21	5.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.4%

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Retail trade 17.1%

Construction 6.4%

Professional & management 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Other services 2.3%

Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.4%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	26.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.8%
Government	4.5%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.1%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.5

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 17.8%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 17.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	294	14.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.8%
Public insurance	52.6%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,316	96.7%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,293	95.7%
Born in same state	2,293	95.7%
Born in different state	2,055	85.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	102	4.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	346	14.4%
Italian	248	10.4%
Arab	117	4.9%
English	105	4.4%
Polish	16	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	12	0.5%
German	11	0.5%
Dutch	10	0.4%
Irish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48818

What city is ZIP code 48818 in?

ZIP code 48818 is primarily assigned to Crystal, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48818 in?

ZIP code 48818 falls within Montcalm County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48818 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 48818 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48818 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 48818 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 48818 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 48818 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48818?

The median home value in ZIP code 48818 is $161,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 48818 in?

ZIP code 48818 observes the EST timezone.