48834 ZIP Code — Fenwick, MI

Montcalm County, Michigan

ZIP code 48834 is located in Fenwick, Michigan, within Montcalm County. It covers approximately 48.28 square miles and serves a population of 2,159 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48834

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 $154,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,862. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% 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 48834 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,159
population
48.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48834 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48834

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City Status
Fenwick Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
48865 Orleans (3.1 mi) 48884 Sheridan (7.9 mi) 48846 Ionia (8 mi) 48860 Muir (8.6 mi) 48809 Belding (9.1 mi) 48845 Hubbardston (9.8 mi) 48885 Sidney (11.5 mi) 48851 Lyons (11.6 mi) 48811 Carson City (11.8 mi) 48873 Pewamo (13.1 mi) 48838 Greenville (13.4 mi) 48881 Saranac (13.6 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,159
Population density 45 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 117
Geography
Land area 48.28 sq mi
Water area 0.56 sq mi
Latitude 43.0975
Longitude -85.0553
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 47.8% 46.0% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 36.4% 36.2% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 14.9% 15.7% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.8% 2.1% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,159
Population
45
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$62,862
Median household income
$26,813
Per capita income
$154,700
Median home value
$916
Median monthly rent
82.4%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
795
Housing units
6.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
70
Under 5
59
45
5–9
38
126
10–14
106
82
15–19
69
65
20–24
54
89
25–34
75
227
35–44
192
139
45–54
118
72
55–59
60
80
60–64
67
89
65–74
75
77
75–84
64
11
85+
10
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1853024.5%
18 and over1,62975.5%
65 and over32615.1%
Median age39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.9%
Two or more races 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Black or African American 2.4%
Other race 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,96887.9%
Two or more races1175.2%
Hispanic or Latino803.6%
Black or African American542.4%
Other race140.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.8% 46.0% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 36.4% 36.2% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 14.9% 15.7% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.8% 2.1% 5.7%
Under $10k 3.4%
$10k–$15k 5.4%
$15k–$25k 5.7%
$25k–$35k 9.4%
$35k–$50k 14.7%
$50k–$75k 24.7%
$75k–$100k 16.2%
$100k–$150k 15.0%
$150k–$200k 3.6%
$200k+ 1.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.4%
$10k–$15k5.4%
$15k–$25k5.7%
$25k–$35k9.4%
$35k–$50k14.7%
$50k–$75k24.7%
$75k–$100k16.2%
$100k–$150k15.0%
$150k–$200k3.6%
$200k+1.8%
Median income$62,862

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%
$50k–$100k 19.0%
$100k–$150k 19.8%
$150k–$200k 18.4%
$200k–$300k 18.5%
$300k–$500k 10.0%
$500k–$1M 4.1%
$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$154,700
Median rent / month$916
Owner occupied82.4%
Renter occupied17.6%
Vacant17.0%
Single-family detached77.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes22.1%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.61

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.7%
2000–200915.7%
1990–199917.1%
1980–198916.8%
1970–197915.0%
1960–19695.3%
1950–19592.7%
1940–19495.6%
1939 or earlier20.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom2.0%
2 bedrooms29.5%
3 bedrooms46.9%
4 bedrooms16.3%
5+ bedrooms4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.9%
1 vehicle25.7%
2 vehicles35.7%
3 or more33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.0%
Electricity5.6%
Propane / LP gas60.2%
Fuel oil5.0%
Wood18.1%
No fuel used1.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family43356.0%
Cohabiting couple567.2%
Male householder, no spouse19725.5%
Female householder, no spouse8711.3%
Households with children under 1824131.2%
Households with seniors (65+)22529.1%
Average household size2.79

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.9%24.4%
Married53.1%58.9%
Separated2.4%0.5%
Widowed5.3%6.6%
Divorced11.3%9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%
Some HS, no diploma 8.7%
HS graduate 42.6%
Some college, no degree 29.1%
Associate's degree 9.1%
Bachelor's degree 4.0%
Graduate / professional 2.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.8%
Bachelor's or higher6.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool183.6%
Kindergarten122.4%
Elementary school27955.9%
High school14428.9%
College / grad school469.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.7%
Construction 16.4%
Education & healthcare 13.3%
Retail trade 10.1%
Agriculture & mining 6.6%
Other services 6.5%
Transportation & utilities 5.0%
Professional & management 4.9%
Public administration 4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%
Finance & real estate 3.5%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts17.8%
Service14.8%
Sales & office22.0%
Natural resources & construction24.2%
Production & transportation21.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.3%
Government10.9%
Self-employed12.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.2%
Carpool16.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.0%
Work from home5.3%
Other means1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)33.9

Poverty

All people 10.3%
Under 18 years 7.4%
18 and over 11.2%
Married-couple families 3.5%
Female-led households 10.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.3%
Retirement income26.6%
Supplemental Security5.0%
Cash public assistance3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP12.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.7%
High blood pressure35.7%
High cholesterol34.6%
Diabetes11.9%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma11.5%
Arthritis32.0%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease9.4%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.8%
Binge drinking18.3%
No physical activity24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.2%
Depression23.3%
Fair or poor health16.8%
Poor mental health17.1%
Poor physical health12.4%
No health insurance10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.6%
Visited dentist62.7%
Cholesterol screening90.6%
Teeth loss14.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1217.5%
Disability%
Any disability13.9%
Under 189.2%
18–64 years11.2%
65 and over31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance59.6%
Public insurance45.6%
No insurance11.0%
Uninsured under 197.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,03094.0%
Spanish391.9%
Other Indo-European241.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander150.7%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,04794.8%
Born in same state2,04494.7%
Born in different state1,91288.6%
Foreign born30.1%
Naturalized citizen1125.2%
Not a US citizen1513.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French2069.5%
Arab1687.8%
Italian1366.3%
AncestryCount%
English542.5%
Dutch411.9%
German231.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.8%
Internet access89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48834

What city is ZIP code 48834 in?

ZIP code 48834 is primarily assigned to Fenwick, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48834 in?

ZIP code 48834 falls within Montcalm County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48834?

7% 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 48834 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 48834 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48834 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 48834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48834?

The median home value in ZIP code 48834 is $154,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 48834 in?

ZIP code 48834 observes the EST timezone.

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