48628 ZIP Code — Hope, MI

Midland County, Michigan

ZIP code 48628 is located in Hope, Michigan, within Midland County. It covers approximately 34.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,958 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48628

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 $171,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,333. The poverty rate of 6% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48628 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,958

population

34.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48628 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48628

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48628. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hope	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48657 Sanford (6.2 mi) 48642 Midland (7.4 mi) 48612 Beaverton (9.1 mi) 48652 Rhodes (11.4 mi) 48618 Coleman (11.5 mi) 48686 Midland (12.8 mi) 48667 Midland (12.8 mi) 48670 Midland (12.8 mi) 48674 Midland (12.8 mi) 48634 Linwood (13.9 mi) 48640 Midland (14.4 mi) 48650 Pinconning (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,958
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	34.12 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	43.7913
Longitude	-84.3270
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	36.5%	38.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	32.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	21.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.3%	7.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,958

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$83,333

Median household income

$41,195

Per capita income

$171,200

Median home value

$994

Median monthly rent

94.7%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

1,012

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

110

25–34

104

35–44

125

45–54

104

55–59

112

60–64

146

65–74

121

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	396	20.2%
18 and over	1,562	79.8%
65 and over	424	21.7%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Two or more races 2.9%

Black or African American 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,850	93.1%
Two or more races	58	2.9%
Black or African American	29	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	29	1.5%
Asian	20	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.5%	38.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	32.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	21.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.3%	7.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 18.5%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	18.5%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$83,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 23.1%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,200
Median rent / month	$994
Owner occupied	94.7%
Renter occupied	5.3%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	9.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.1%
Electricity	5.2%
Propane / LP gas	51.4%
Fuel oil	3.4%
Wood	9.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	468	58.8%
Cohabiting couple	51	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	162	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	115	14.4%
Households with children under 18	240	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	273	34.3%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	18.9%
Married	57.0%	64.7%
Separated	3.1%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	7.7%
Divorced	10.9%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 29.2%

Some college, no degree 29.6%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	3.9%
Kindergarten	43	11.9%
Elementary school	150	41.4%
High school	77	21.3%
College / grad school	78	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Manufacturing 17.6%

Professional & management 14.2%

Retail trade 13.7%

Construction 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Public administration 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Other services 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.1%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 8.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	43.1%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	159	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.2%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,834	93.7%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,917	97.9%
Born in same state	1,901	97.1%
Born in different state	1,681	85.9%
Foreign born	16	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	41	2.1%
Not a US citizen	37	90.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	241	12.3%
Italian	193	9.9%
Arab	121	6.2%
English	52	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	33	1.7%
Irish	6	0.3%
Polish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48628

What city is ZIP code 48628 in?

ZIP code 48628 is primarily assigned to Hope, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48628 in?

ZIP code 48628 falls within Midland County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48628 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 48628 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48628 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 48628 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 48628 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 48628 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48628?

The median home value in ZIP code 48628 is $171,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 48628 in?

ZIP code 48628 observes the EST timezone.