48841 ZIP Code — Henderson, MI

Shiawassee County, Michigan

ZIP code 48841 is located in Henderson, Michigan, within Shiawassee County. It covers approximately 23.34 square miles and serves a population of 713 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48841

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 $158,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,125. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48841 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

713

population

23.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48841

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Henderson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48649 Oakley (4.6 mi) 48649 Oakley (4.6 mi) 48831 Elsie (7.3 mi) 48831 Elsie (7.3 mi) 48867 Owosso (7.8 mi) 48867 Owosso (7.8 mi) 48616 Chesaning (8.6 mi) 48616 Chesaning (8.6 mi) 48866 Ovid (9.7 mi) 48866 Ovid (9.7 mi) 48807 Bannister (9.9 mi) 48807 Bannister (9.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	713
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	23.34 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	43.1001
Longitude	-84.2367
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	36.4%	42.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	34.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	20.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

713

Population

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$66,125

Median household income

$34,032

Per capita income

$158,700

Median home value

$932

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

305

Housing units

10.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	78	10.9%
18 and over	635	89.1%
65 and over	86	12.1%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.1%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	662	89.1%
Two or more races	49	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	30	4%
Asian	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	42.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	34.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	20.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.5%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 17.8%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	17.8%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	22.1%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$66,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 22.6%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,700
Median rent / month	$932
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	94.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	0.9%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	10.3%
1939 or earlier	43.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	12.0%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	42.6%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.1%
Electricity	10.6%
Propane / LP gas	33.2%
Fuel oil	13.0%
Wood	18.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	147	44.4%
Cohabiting couple	36	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	75	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	73	22.1%
Households with children under 18	53	16.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	21.8%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.3%	21.5%
Married	43.0%	51.0%
Separated	1.7%	1.4%
Widowed	2.5%	4.5%
Divorced	13.5%	21.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	9.0%
Kindergarten	4	3.6%
Elementary school	47	42.3%
High school	15	13.5%
College / grad school	35	31.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.9%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Retail trade 9.6%

Professional & management 8.6%

Construction 8.4%

Public administration 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Other services 3.4%

Information 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.6%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	26.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 20.5%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 5.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.8%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	20.6%
65 and over	15.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	34.1%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	695	97.5%
Spanish	26	3.7%
Other Indo-European	24	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	687	96.4%
Born in same state	687	96.4%
Born in different state	637	89.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	26	3.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	115	16.1%
Italian	69	9.7%
Arab	36	5%
English	16	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	11	1.5%
Polish	5	0.7%
German	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48841

What city is ZIP code 48841 in?

ZIP code 48841 is primarily assigned to Henderson, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48841 in?

ZIP code 48841 falls within Shiawassee County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48841?

10% 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 48841 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 48841 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48841?

The median home value in ZIP code 48841 is $158,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 48841?

ZIP code 48841 has an estimated population of 713 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48841 in?

ZIP code 48841 observes the EST timezone.