48873 ZIP Code — Pewamo, MI

Ionia County, Michigan

ZIP code 48873 is located in Pewamo, Michigan, within Ionia County. It covers approximately 31.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,402 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48873

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,143. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48873 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,402

population

31.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48873 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48873

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48873. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pewamo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48835 Fowler (3.9 mi) 48860 Muir (4.9 mi) 48894 Westphalia (5.5 mi) 48851 Lyons (6.2 mi) 48845 Hubbardston (6.7 mi) 48875 Portland (10.6 mi) 48846 Ionia (11 mi) 48822 Eagle (11.5 mi) 48879 Saint Johns (12.9 mi) 48834 Fenwick (13.1 mi) 48811 Carson City (13.5 mi) 48871 Perrinton (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,402
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	31.21 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	42.9932
Longitude	-84.8383
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	29.4%	40.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	36.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	21.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	8.8%	1.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,402

Population

People per sq mi

33.9

Median age

$87,143

Median household income

$32,013

Per capita income

$184,700

Median home value

$643

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

480

Housing units

24.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

107

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	547	39.0%
18 and over	855	61.0%
65 and over	151	10.8%
Median age	33.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,380	98.2%
Two or more races	19	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.4%	40.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	36.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	21.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	8.8%	1.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	13.9%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$87,143

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 33.4%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 6.2%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,700
Median rent / month	$643
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	89.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	14.3%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	3.7%
3 bedrooms	60.8%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	39.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.2%
Electricity	2.9%
Propane / LP gas	19.0%
Fuel oil	4.8%
Wood	18.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	287	69.0%
Cohabiting couple	23	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	47	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	59	14.2%
Households with children under 18	170	40.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	102	24.5%
Average household size	3.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	29.9%
Married	67.5%	55.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	7.4%
Divorced	6.8%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 28.7%

Some college, no degree 30.8%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	3.7%
Kindergarten	24	4.5%
Elementary school	342	63.7%
High school	101	18.8%
College / grad school	50	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Manufacturing 20.0%

Public administration 18.3%

Other services 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Construction 5.1%

Professional & management 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Retail trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.4%
Service	8.9%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.1%
Government	31.9%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 1.1%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.4%
Public insurance	18.2%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,325	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)	1,389	99.1%
Born in same state	1,385	98.8%
Born in different state	1,249	89.1%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.9%
Not a US citizen	9	69.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	179	12.8%
French	49	3.5%
Arab	38	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	24	1.7%
German	8	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.7%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48873

What city is ZIP code 48873 in?

ZIP code 48873 is primarily assigned to Pewamo, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48873 in?

ZIP code 48873 falls within Ionia County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48873 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 48873 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 48873 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 48873 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48873?

The median home value in ZIP code 48873 is $184,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 48873?

ZIP code 48873 has an estimated population of 1,402 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48873 in?

ZIP code 48873 observes the EST timezone.