48829 ZIP Code — Edmore, MI

Montcalm County, Michigan

ZIP code 48829 is located in Edmore, Michigan, within Montcalm County. It covers approximately 67.69 square miles and serves a population of 3,434 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48829

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 $122,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $52,694. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48829 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,434
population
67.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48829 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48829

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City Status
Edmore Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
48891 Vestaburg (5.8 mi) 49310 Blanchard (7.5 mi) 48886 Six Lakes (7.8 mi) 48888 Stanton (8.1 mi) 48877 Riverdale (8.8 mi) 48818 Crystal (11.4 mi) 48832 Elwell (12.2 mi) 48850 Lakeview (13 mi) 48885 Sidney (13.3 mi) 48884 Sheridan (14.1 mi) 48889 Sumner (14.4 mi) 49340 Remus (15.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,434
Population density 51 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 117
Geography
Land area 67.69 sq mi
Water area 0.19 sq mi
Latitude 43.4145
Longitude -85.0194
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 54.6% 46.0% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 32.9% 36.2% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 9.6% 15.7% 20.6%
Over $200k 2.9% 2.1% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,434
Population
51
People per sq mi
41.5
Median age
$52,694
Median household income
$24,301
Per capita income
$122,900
Median home value
$691
Median monthly rent
75.0%
Home ownership
16.6%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
1,061
Housing units
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
117
Under 5
103
149
5–9
130
74
10–14
65
166
15–19
146
46
20–24
41
186
25–34
163
259
35–44
226
265
45–54
232
126
55–59
111
116
60–64
102
199
65–74
174
101
75–84
88
26
85+
23
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1883624.3%
18 and over2,59875.7%
65 and over61117.8%
Median age41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%
Two or more races 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Black or African American 0.5%
Other race 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White3,31995.3%
Two or more races722.1%
Hispanic or Latino481.4%
Black or African American190.5%
Other race190.5%
Asian50.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.6% 46.0% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 32.9% 36.2% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 9.6% 15.7% 20.6%
Over $200k 2.9% 2.1% 5.7%
Under $10k 4.3%
$10k–$15k 6.2%
$15k–$25k 7.3%
$25k–$35k 10.4%
$35k–$50k 19.4%
$50k–$75k 24.9%
$75k–$100k 15.8%
$100k–$150k 7.4%
$150k–$200k 2.4%
$200k+ 1.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.3%
$10k–$15k6.2%
$15k–$25k7.3%
$25k–$35k10.4%
$35k–$50k19.4%
$50k–$75k24.9%
$75k–$100k15.8%
$100k–$150k7.4%
$150k–$200k2.4%
$200k+1.9%
Median income$52,694

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%
$50k–$100k 24.2%
$100k–$150k 18.6%
$150k–$200k 26.3%
$200k–$300k 12.2%
$300k–$500k 2.6%
$500k–$1M 1.8%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$122,900
Median rent / month$691
Owner occupied75.0%
Renter occupied25.0%
Vacant5.7%
Single-family detached75.2%
Large apartment buildings0.9%
Mobile homes12.0%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.83

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.1%
2000–20098.4%
1990–19999.3%
1980–198911.2%
1970–197911.2%
1960–196913.9%
1950–195915.2%
1940–19498.4%
1939 or earlier20.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.6%
1 bedroom6.9%
2 bedrooms28.0%
3 bedrooms47.7%
4 bedrooms7.8%
5+ bedrooms7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.6%
1 vehicle34.5%
2 vehicles37.6%
3 or more21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas61.2%
Electricity7.9%
Propane / LP gas18.7%
Fuel oil1.0%
Wood10.1%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family64749.4%
Cohabiting couple574.4%
Male householder, no spouse29822.8%
Female householder, no spouse30723.5%
Households with children under 1839730.3%
Households with seniors (65+)43733.4%
Average household size2.56

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.9%19.1%
Married47.0%57.0%
Separated0.3%0.2%
Widowed3.0%6.6%
Divorced13.8%17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%
Some HS, no diploma 10.1%
HS graduate 39.3%
Some college, no degree 24.6%
Associate's degree 10.6%
Bachelor's degree 9.8%
Graduate / professional 2.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.2%
Bachelor's or higher12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool91.2%
Kindergarten608.0%
Elementary school26435.3%
High school25133.6%
College / grad school16321.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%
Manufacturing 20.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%
Retail trade 11.2%
Construction 9.0%
Professional & management 6.5%
Transportation & utilities 4.2%
Agriculture & mining 4.1%
Public administration 2.8%
Information 1.8%
Finance & real estate 1.8%
Other services 1.5%
Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.3%
Service21.6%
Sales & office16.2%
Natural resources & construction11.9%
Production & transportation25.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.4%
Government10.2%
Self-employed8.7%
Unpaid family workers0.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.4%
Carpool10.9%
Public transit0.4%
Walk8.5%
Work from home5.1%
Other means1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)21.6

Poverty

All people 16.6%
Under 18 years 13.8%
18 and over 17.6%
Married-couple families 5.9%
Female-led households 32.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.1%
Retirement income23.8%
Supplemental Security9.5%
Cash public assistance4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP18.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.9%
High blood pressure37.3%
High cholesterol34.9%
Diabetes13.1%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma12.0%
Arthritis33.8%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease10.6%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.6%
Binge drinking17.1%
No physical activity26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.8%
Depression23.4%
Fair or poor health19.0%
Poor mental health17.7%
Poor physical health13.6%
No health insurance11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.3%
Visited dentist59.1%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss17.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2148.2%
Disability%
Any disability19.8%
Under 186.8%
18–64 years20.1%
65 and over36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.3%
Public insurance47.4%
No insurance6.6%
Uninsured under 190.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,21493.6%
Spanish451.4%
Other Indo-European220.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages40.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,36097.8%
Born in same state3,33897.2%
Born in different state2,99487.2%
Foreign born220.6%
Naturalized citizen742.2%
Not a US citizen4256.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French36710.7%
Italian2587.5%
Arab1785.2%
English1424.1%
AncestryCount%
Dutch972.8%
Polish320.9%
German70.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.1%
Internet access89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48829

What city is ZIP code 48829 in?

ZIP code 48829 is primarily assigned to Edmore, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48829 in?

ZIP code 48829 falls within Montcalm County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48829 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 48829 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48829?

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

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48829?

17% of residents in ZIP code 48829 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48829?

The median home value in ZIP code 48829 is $122,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 48829 in?

ZIP code 48829 observes the EST timezone.

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