48835 ZIP Code — Fowler, MI

Clinton County, Michigan

ZIP code 48835 is located in Fowler, Michigan, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 53.47 square miles and serves a population of 2,580 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48835

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 $186,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,557. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 41% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 48835 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,580
population
53.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48835 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48835

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City Status
Fowler Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
48873 Pewamo (3.9 mi) 48894 Westphalia (6.2 mi) 48860 Muir (7.2 mi) 48845 Hubbardston (7.3 mi) 48879 Saint Johns (9.2 mi) 48851 Lyons (10 mi) 48871 Perrinton (11.1 mi) 48822 Eagle (11.9 mi) 48811 Carson City (13.2 mi) 48856 Middleton (13.2 mi) 48875 Portland (13.5 mi) 48820 Dewitt (13.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,580
Population density 48 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 037
Geography
Land area 53.47 sq mi
Water area 0.37 sq mi
Latitude 43.0095
Longitude -84.7645
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 30.4% 38.9% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 37.8% 33.9% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 29.2% 22.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 2.6% 5.1% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,580
Population
48
People per sq mi
41.9
Median age
$77,557
Median household income
$36,867
Per capita income
$186,500
Median home value
$794
Median monthly rent
90.7%
Home ownership
2.2%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
972
Housing units
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
80
Under 5
82
59
5–9
61
93
10–14
94
112
15–19
114
75
20–24
77
101
25–34
103
156
35–44
158
174
45–54
177
77
55–59
79
82
60–64
83
181
65–74
185
59
75–84
61
28
85+
29
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1862024.0%
18 and over1,96076.0%
65 and over54321.0%
Median age41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Other race 1.5%
Two or more races 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White2,51595.7%
Hispanic or Latino471.8%
Other race391.5%
Two or more races180.7%
Asian80.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 30.4% 38.9% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 37.8% 33.9% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 29.2% 22.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 2.6% 5.1% 5.7%
Under $10k 1.7%
$10k–$15k 2.5%
$15k–$25k 5.3%
$25k–$35k 2.0%
$35k–$50k 12.3%
$50k–$75k 23.0%
$75k–$100k 12.3%
$100k–$150k 18.1%
$150k–$200k 18.2%
$200k+ 4.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.7%
$10k–$15k2.5%
$15k–$25k5.3%
$25k–$35k2.0%
$35k–$50k12.3%
$50k–$75k23.0%
$75k–$100k12.3%
$100k–$150k18.1%
$150k–$200k18.2%
$200k+4.5%
Median income$77,557

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%
$50k–$100k 6.3%
$100k–$150k 10.3%
$150k–$200k 39.5%
$200k–$300k 28.3%
$300k–$500k 9.9%
$500k–$1M 1.6%
$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$186,500
Median rent / month$794
Owner occupied90.7%
Renter occupied9.3%
Vacant6.9%
Single-family detached93.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.3%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.65

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.6%
2000–20094.8%
1990–199912.1%
1980–19894.8%
1970–197914.2%
1960–19696.9%
1950–19595.1%
1940–19493.2%
1939 or earlier45.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.1%
2 bedrooms15.4%
3 bedrooms56.0%
4 bedrooms23.0%
5+ bedrooms3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle18.3%
2 vehicles43.8%
3 or more36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas53.1%
Electricity5.9%
Propane / LP gas22.1%
Fuel oil9.9%
Wood8.7%
No fuel used0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family67067.6%
Cohabiting couple444.4%
Male householder, no spouse10810.9%
Female householder, no spouse16917.1%
Households with children under 1834534.8%
Households with seniors (65+)35535.8%
Average household size2.60

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.9%22.2%
Married66.0%60.1%
Separated0.0%2.2%
Widowed2.3%10.2%
Divorced4.8%5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%
Some HS, no diploma 2.1%
HS graduate 26.7%
Some college, no degree 33.7%
Associate's degree 10.7%
Bachelor's degree 18.7%
Graduate / professional 5.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.4%
Bachelor's or higher24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool142.4%
Kindergarten366.3%
Elementary school25744.9%
High school17530.6%
College / grad school9015.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%
Manufacturing 14.9%
Public administration 9.7%
Retail trade 9.0%
Construction 8.4%
Finance & real estate 7.4%
Agriculture & mining 7.2%
Other services 6.7%
Professional & management 6.6%
Transportation & utilities 2.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts42.9%
Service10.3%
Sales & office17.0%
Natural resources & construction20.6%
Production & transportation9.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.9%
Government18.3%
Self-employed5.7%
Unpaid family workers1.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.2%
Carpool10.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.9%
Work from home10.0%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)25.8

Poverty

All people 2.2%
Under 18 years 1.5%
18 and over 2.4%
Married-couple families 0.1%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.2%
Retirement income37.5%
Supplemental Security2.5%
Cash public assistance0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP2.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.4%
High blood pressure31.9%
High cholesterol33.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis29.8%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease7.0%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.1%
Binge drinking19.3%
No physical activity18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.4%
Depression21.3%
Fair or poor health12.4%
Poor mental health15.3%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.3%
Visited dentist73.4%
Cholesterol screening91.5%
Teeth loss10.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans934.7%
Disability%
Any disability7.9%
Under 182.4%
18–64 years10.1%
65 and over8.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance90.4%
Public insurance26.5%
No insurance3.2%
Uninsured under 190.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,41893.7%
Spanish441.8%
Other Indo-European441.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,53298.1%
Born in same state2,53298.1%
Born in different state2,36991.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen481.9%
Not a US citizen612.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian33212.9%
French2017.8%
Arab833.2%
English421.6%
Polish120.5%
AncestryCount%
German90.3%
Norwegian90.3%
Dutch90.3%
Irish80.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.4%
Internet access92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48835

What city is ZIP code 48835 in?

ZIP code 48835 is primarily assigned to Fowler, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48835 in?

ZIP code 48835 falls within Clinton County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48835 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 48835 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48835 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 48835 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48835?

The median home value in ZIP code 48835 is $186,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 48835?

ZIP code 48835 has an estimated population of 2,580 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48835 in?

ZIP code 48835 observes the EST timezone.

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