48850 ZIP Code — Lakeview, MI

Montcalm County, Michigan

ZIP code 48850 is located in Lakeview, Michigan, within Montcalm County. It covers approximately 83.19 square miles and serves a population of 4,657 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48850

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,188. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48850 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,657

population

83.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48850 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48850

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48850. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lakeview	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48886 Six Lakes (5.3 mi) 49322 Coral (6.6 mi) 49336 Morley (9 mi) 49347 Trufant (9 mi) 49310 Blanchard (11.4 mi) 49329 Howard City (11.8 mi) 49346 Stanwood (12 mi) 49339 Pierson (12.6 mi) 48888 Stanton (12.6 mi) 48829 Edmore (13 mi) 49332 Mecosta (13.3 mi) 49326 Gowen (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,657
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	83.19 sq mi
Water area	1.43 sq mi
Latitude	43.4455
Longitude	-85.2759
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	47.2%	46.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	15.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,657

Population

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$63,188

Median household income

$28,212

Per capita income

$154,600

Median home value

$666

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

1,709

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

170

5–9

140

185

10–14

151

188

15–19

155

158

20–24

129

332

25–34

272

289

35–44

238

365

45–54

299

153

55–59

126

156

60–64

128

247

65–74

202

137

75–84

113

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,127	24.2%
18 and over	3,530	75.8%
65 and over	822	17.7%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.6%

Black or African American 4.5%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,227	88.6%
Black or African American	214	4.5%
Two or more races	196	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	112	2.3%
Other race	11	0.2%
Asian	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	46.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	15.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$63,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 22.0%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,600
Median rent / month	$666
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	18.7%
Single-family detached	80.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	12.8%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.1%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.4%
Electricity	7.7%
Propane / LP gas	34.9%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	12.3%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	901	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	157	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	250	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	339	20.6%
Households with children under 18	614	37.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	541	32.8%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	20.8%
Married	50.8%	51.8%
Separated	0.4%	1.9%
Widowed	3.9%	12.9%
Divorced	12.7%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	2.9%
Kindergarten	43	4.3%
Elementary school	498	49.8%
High school	319	31.9%
College / grad school	110	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.1%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Retail trade 11.0%

Construction 10.8%

Professional & management 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Other services 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Public administration 2.5%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	24.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	14.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 29.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	348	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.3%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	20.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,456	95.7%
Spanish	33	0.7%
Other Indo-European	12	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,592	98.6%
Born in same state	4,550	97.7%
Born in different state	3,937	84.5%
Foreign born	42	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	65	1.4%
Not a US citizen	62	95.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	471	10.1%
French	419	9%
Arab	171	3.7%
English	156	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	117	2.5%
German	64	1.4%
Polish	36	0.8%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48850

What city is ZIP code 48850 in?

ZIP code 48850 is primarily assigned to Lakeview, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48850 in?

ZIP code 48850 falls within Montcalm County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48850?

15% 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 48850 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 48850 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48850 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 48850 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48850?

The median home value in ZIP code 48850 is $154,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 48850 in?

ZIP code 48850 observes the EST timezone.