48856 ZIP Code — Middleton, MI

Gratiot County, Michigan

ZIP code 48856 is located in Middleton, Michigan, within Gratiot County. It covers approximately 27.94 square miles and serves a population of 879 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48856

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 $133,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,536. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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 48856 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

879

population

27.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48856 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48856

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48856. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Middleton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48871 Perrinton (4 mi) 48811 Carson City (5.6 mi) 48889 Sumner (6.5 mi) 48818 Crystal (9.2 mi) 48845 Hubbardston (9.6 mi) 48847 Ithaca (10.5 mi) 48860 Muir (12.9 mi) 48806 Ashley (13.1 mi) 48801 Alma (13.2 mi) 48835 Fowler (13.2 mi) 48832 Elwell (14.4 mi) 48877 Riverdale (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	879
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	27.94 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.2006
Longitude	-84.7479
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	52.5%	49.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	33.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	14.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

879

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$85,536

Median household income

$33,933

Per capita income

$133,900

Median home value

$683

Median monthly rent

80.1%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

295

Housing units

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

107

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	313	35.6%
18 and over	566	64.4%
65 and over	116	13.2%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.4%

Hispanic or Latino 20.2%

Two or more races 17.4%

Other race 3%

Group	Count	%
White	654	59.4%
Hispanic or Latino	222	20.2%
Two or more races	192	17.4%
Other race	33	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.5%	49.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	33.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	14.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.9%	5.7%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	22.8%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$85,536

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 32.9%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 15.3%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,900
Median rent / month	$683
Owner occupied	80.1%
Renter occupied	19.9%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	92.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	4.5%
1960–1969	17.9%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	12.6%
1939 or earlier	47.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	33.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	21.2%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.6%
Electricity	3.2%
Propane / LP gas	46.3%
Fuel oil	3.2%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	200	64.3%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	61	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	46	14.8%
Households with children under 18	92	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	29.3%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	29.2%
Married	57.5%	58.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	2.6%
Divorced	9.4%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	4.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	130	49.2%
High school	111	42.0%
College / grad school	11	4.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 21.2%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Other services 12.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.2%

Public administration 8.2%

Construction 6.3%

Professional & management 4.9%

Retail trade 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.6%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	26.3%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	14.3%
Unpaid family workers	2.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.0%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.5%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	14.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.6%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	831	94.5%
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)	857	97.5%
Born in same state	849	96.6%
Born in different state	695	79.1%
Foreign born	8	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	22	2.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	75	8.5%
French	50	5.7%
Italian	22	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	1.8%
Polish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	84.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48856

What city is ZIP code 48856 in?

ZIP code 48856 is primarily assigned to Middleton, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48856 in?

ZIP code 48856 falls within Gratiot County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48856 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 48856 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 48856 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 48856 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48856?

The median home value in ZIP code 48856 is $133,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 48856?

ZIP code 48856 has an estimated population of 879 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48856 in?

ZIP code 48856 observes the EST timezone.