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Clinton County
Maple Rapids, MI
48853
48853 ZIP Code — Maple Rapids, MI
Clinton County, Michigan
ZIP code 48853 is located in
Maple Rapids ,
Michigan ,
within Clinton County .
It covers approximately 0.63 square miles and serves a population of
740 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 989 .
About ZIP code 48853
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 $93,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $52,500. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 48853 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
740
Population density
1,175 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
037
Geography
Land area
0.63 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
43.1027
Longitude
-84.6928
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
989
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.5%
38.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
32.8%
33.9%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
8.7%
22.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.1%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$52,500
Median household income
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 182 24.6% 18 and over 558 75.4% 65 and over 83 11.2% Median age 36.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 698 91.4% Two or more races 39 5.1% Hispanic or Latino 24 3.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.5%
38.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
32.8%
33.9%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
8.7%
22.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.1%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.3% $10k–$15k 1.7% $15k–$25k 18.7% $25k–$35k 9.7% $35k–$50k 15.0% $50k–$75k 17.3% $75k–$100k 20.0% $100k–$150k 12.0% $150k–$200k 1.3% Median income $52,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $93,800 Median rent / month $393 Owner occupied 73.7% Renter occupied 26.3% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 82.3% Large apartment buildings 1.0% Mobile homes 10.0% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.21
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.3% 2000–2009 4.7% 1990–1999 7.3% 1980–1989 2.7% 1970–1979 6.0% 1960–1969 8.7% 1950–1959 10.0% 1940–1949 2.7% 1939 or earlier 56.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.3% 2 bedrooms 30.3% 3 bedrooms 38.0% 4 bedrooms 24.0% 5+ bedrooms 4.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.3% 1 vehicle 35.3% 2 vehicles 29.0% 3 or more 28.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 88.3% Electricity 7.7% Wood 1.7% No fuel used 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 141 47.0% Cohabiting couple 14 4.7% Male householder, no spouse 74 24.7% Female householder, no spouse 71 23.7% Households with children under 18 95 31.7% Households with seniors (65+) 69 23.0% Average household size 2.47
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.4% 19.9% Married 51.2% 49.1% Separated 0.7% 0.0% Widowed 3.1% 17.0% Divorced 9.6% 14.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
29.6%
Graduate / professional
0.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.7% Bachelor's or higher 10.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 39 16.8% Elementary school 122 52.6% High school 21 9.1% College / grad school 50 21.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.8%
Agriculture & mining
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Professional & management
5.7%
Public administration
3.3%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.8% Service 11.6% Sales & office 20.3% Natural resources & construction 13.7% Production & transportation 21.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.9% Government 5.7% Self-employed 4.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.7% Carpool 5.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.9% Work from home 6.0% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 23.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
26.2%
Female-led households
52.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.7% Retirement income 25.7% Supplemental Security 5.3% Cash public assistance 11.3% Food stamps / SNAP 28.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.9% High blood pressure 29.5% High cholesterol 32.5% Diabetes 9.1% Heart disease 5.5% Stroke 2.5% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 27.5% Kidney disease 2.4% Pulmonary disease 6.5% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.8% Binge drinking 20.8% No physical activity 17.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.1% Depression 22.0% Fair or poor health 11.7% Poor mental health 16.1% Poor physical health 9.4% No health insurance 8.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.2% Visited dentist 73.3% Cholesterol screening 90.7% Teeth loss 10.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 36 6.5%
Disability % Any disability 25.7% Under 18 31.3% 18–64 years 21.1% 65 and over 39.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 51.1% Public insurance 50.1% No insurance 10.9% Uninsured under 19 11.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 729 98.5% Spanish 0 0.0% 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) 740 100.0% Born in same state 738 99.7% Born in different state 688 93.0% Foreign born 2 0.3% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 128 17.3% French 69 9.3% English 39 5.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 27 3.6% Polish 7 0.9% Norwegian 3 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.5% Internet access 88.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48853
What city is ZIP code 48853 in?
ZIP code 48853 is primarily assigned to Maple Rapids, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48853 in?
ZIP code 48853 falls within Clinton County, Michigan.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48853?
34% of residents in ZIP code 48853 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 48853?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48853?
The median home value in ZIP code 48853 is $93,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 48853?
ZIP code 48853 has an estimated population of 740 residents, with a density of 1,169 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 48853 in?
ZIP code 48853 observes the EST timezone.
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