48860 ZIP Code — Muir, MI

Ionia County, Michigan

ZIP code 48860 is located in Muir, Michigan, within Ionia County. It covers approximately 28.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,601 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48860

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 $170,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $65,375. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48860 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,601

population

28.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48860 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48860

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48860. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Muir	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48845 Hubbardston (3.3 mi) 48873 Pewamo (4.9 mi) 48835 Fowler (7.2 mi) 48851 Lyons (7.3 mi) 48834 Fenwick (8.6 mi) 48846 Ionia (9.3 mi) 48811 Carson City (9.8 mi) 48894 Westphalia (10.4 mi) 48865 Orleans (10.9 mi) 48856 Middleton (12.9 mi) 48871 Perrinton (13 mi) 48875 Portland (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,601
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	28.19 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	43.0496
Longitude	-84.8970
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	45.0%	40.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	36.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	21.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,601

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$65,375

Median household income

$28,722

Per capita income

$170,100

Median home value

$621

Median monthly rent

72.4%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

410

Housing units

9.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

104

35–44

152

45–54

55–59

60–64

111

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	451	28.2%
18 and over	1,150	71.8%
65 and over	230	14.4%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,532	94.7%
Two or more races	66	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	16	1%
Black or African American	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	40.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	36.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	21.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	26.1%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$65,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 35.8%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,100
Median rent / month	$621
Owner occupied	72.4%
Renter occupied	27.6%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	74.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	21.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.1%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	33.4%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	9.4%
No fuel used	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	264	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	51	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	110	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	108	20.3%
Households with children under 18	217	40.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	139	26.1%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	36.5%
Married	41.3%	49.7%
Separated	12.6%	0.6%
Widowed	0.5%	2.9%
Divorced	14.2%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 53.5%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	14.4%
Kindergarten	13	3.3%
Elementary school	175	45.0%
High school	123	31.6%
College / grad school	22	5.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 48.0%

Education & healthcare 11.3%

Retail trade 9.9%

Other services 6.6%

Construction 5.7%

Professional & management 5.3%

Public administration 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.3%
Service	5.7%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	43.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.2%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 29.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.0%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,462	91.3%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,601	100.0%
Born in same state	1,601	100.0%
Born in different state	1,395	87.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	292	18.2%
Arab	202	12.6%
French	145	9.1%
English	43	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	14	0.9%
Irish	6	0.4%
Polish	4	0.2%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48860

What city is ZIP code 48860 in?

ZIP code 48860 is primarily assigned to Muir, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48860 in?

ZIP code 48860 falls within Ionia County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48860?

9% 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 48860?

The median home value in ZIP code 48860 is $170,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 48860?

ZIP code 48860 has an estimated population of 1,601 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48860?

The median household income in ZIP code 48860 is $65,375, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48860 in?

ZIP code 48860 observes the EST timezone.