48865 ZIP Code — Orleans, MI

Ionia County, Michigan

ZIP code 48865 is located in Orleans, Michigan, within Ionia County. It covers approximately 21.37 square miles and serves a population of 1,918 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.

About ZIP code 48865

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,103) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 48865 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,918

population

21.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48865 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48865

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48865. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orleans	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48834 Fenwick (3.1 mi) 48809 Belding (6 mi) 48846 Ionia (7.1 mi) 48884 Sheridan (9.7 mi) 48860 Muir (10.9 mi) 48881 Saranac (11 mi) 48851 Lyons (12 mi) 48885 Sidney (12.1 mi) 48838 Greenville (12.3 mi) 48845 Hubbardston (12.6 mi) 48873 Pewamo (14.8 mi) 48811 Carson City (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,918
Population density	90 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	21.37 sq mi
Water area	0.81 sq mi
Latitude	43.0763
Longitude	-85.1094
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	616

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	40.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	36.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	21.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,918

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$61,103

Median household income

$32,656

Per capita income

$103,000

Median home value

$758

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

576

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

134

25–34

127

35–44

120

176

45–54

166

55–59

60–64

101

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	402	21.0%
18 and over	1,516	79.0%
65 and over	281	14.7%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 3%

Black or African American 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Two or more races 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,815	91.5%
Hispanic or Latino	65	3.3%
Other race	60	3%
Black or African American	22	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.7%
Two or more races	5	0.3%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	40.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	36.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	21.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	11.8%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$61,103

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.1%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,000
Median rent / month	$758
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	68.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	20.7%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	17.5%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	18.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	38.2%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	45.0%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.4%
Electricity	5.3%
Propane / LP gas	34.9%
Fuel oil	4.8%
Wood	19.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	330	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	50	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	101	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	146	23.3%
Households with children under 18	172	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	172	27.4%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.7%	24.9%
Married	59.1%	50.2%
Separated	0.7%	0.7%
Widowed	3.0%	5.6%
Divorced	14.5%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 29.7%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	4.9%
Kindergarten	31	8.4%
Elementary school	221	60.2%
High school	71	19.3%
College / grad school	26	7.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.8%

Construction 12.3%

Education & healthcare 11.5%

Retail trade 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Professional & management 5.4%

Other services 4.8%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Public administration 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.4%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	40.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.1%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 26.8%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.2%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	171	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	16.4%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.5%
Public insurance	42.8%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,844	96.1%
Spanish	40	2.2%
Other Indo-European	40	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,861	97.0%
Born in same state	1,848	96.4%
Born in different state	1,663	86.7%
Foreign born	13	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	57	3.0%
Not a US citizen	3	5.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	299	15.6%
Italian	211	11%
Arab	117	6.1%
English	70	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	25	1.3%
Polish	20	1%
Dutch	11	0.6%
Irish	10	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48865

What city is ZIP code 48865 in?

ZIP code 48865 is primarily assigned to Orleans, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48865 in?

ZIP code 48865 falls within Ionia County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48865?

12% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 48865?

18% of residents in ZIP code 48865 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48865 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 48865 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48865?

The median home value in ZIP code 48865 is $103,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48865 in?

ZIP code 48865 observes the EST timezone.