48857 ZIP Code — Morrice, MI

Shiawassee County, Michigan

ZIP code 48857 is located in Morrice, Michigan, within Shiawassee County. It covers approximately 24.56 square miles and serves a population of 3,489 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48857

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 $131,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,583. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 48857 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,489

population

24.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48857 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48857

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48857. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Morrice	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48414 Bancroft (4.3 mi) 48872 Perry (4.3 mi) 48429 Durand (7.9 mi) 48418 Byron (8.7 mi) 48867 Owosso (10.7 mi) 48895 Williamston (12.3 mi) 48840 Haslett (12.5 mi) 48848 Laingsburg (12.5 mi) 48836 Fowlerville (13.1 mi) 48817 Corunna (13.5 mi) 48892 Webberville (13.8 mi) 48436 Gaines (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,489
Population density	142 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	24.56 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	42.8429
Longitude	-84.1457
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	34.7%	42.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	34.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	29.8%	20.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,489

Population

142

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$76,583

Median household income

$32,198

Per capita income

$131,000

Median home value

$979

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

1,157

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

144

5–9

149

114

10–14

117

116

15–19

120

20–24

158

25–34

163

226

35–44

234

306

45–54

317

55–59

100

123

60–64

127

209

65–74

217

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	879	25.2%
18 and over	2,610	74.8%
65 and over	562	16.1%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,261	91.8%
Two or more races	150	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	62	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	0.8%
Asian	23	0.6%
Other race	21	0.6%
Black or African American	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.7%	42.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	34.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	29.8%	20.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.5%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	22.3%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$76,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.3%

$50k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 29.2%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,000
Median rent / month	$979
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	3.2%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	21.1%
1990–1999	21.8%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	4.8%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	19.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	15.5%
3 bedrooms	65.6%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.8%
Electricity	8.8%
Propane / LP gas	31.7%
Fuel oil	4.7%
Wood	14.5%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	742	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	115	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	217	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	215	16.7%
Households with children under 18	401	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	385	29.9%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	24.1%
Married	55.9%	57.5%
Separated	0.4%	0.4%
Widowed	3.6%	10.0%
Divorced	10.7%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	7.9%
Kindergarten	41	5.1%
Elementary school	404	49.8%
High school	183	22.6%
College / grad school	119	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Construction 15.1%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Retail trade 12.6%

Professional & management 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Public administration 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Other services 4.4%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.5%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	28.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.3%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.3%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 16.6%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 14.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	35.0%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	70.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	217	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	21.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.5%
Public insurance	45.6%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,300	94.6%
Spanish	34	1.0%
Other Indo-European	15	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	19	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,466	99.3%
Born in same state	3,439	98.6%
Born in different state	3,049	87.4%
Foreign born	27	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	23	0.7%
Not a US citizen	23	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	452	13%
Italian	269	7.7%
Arab	117	3.4%
English	93	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	40	1.1%
Polish	32	0.9%
German	21	0.6%
Norwegian	16	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48857

What city is ZIP code 48857 in?

ZIP code 48857 is primarily assigned to Morrice, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48857 in?

ZIP code 48857 falls within Shiawassee County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48857 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 48857 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48857?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 48857 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 48857 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48857?

The median home value in ZIP code 48857 is $131,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48857 in?

ZIP code 48857 observes the EST timezone.