48877 ZIP Code — Riverdale, MI

Gratiot County, Michigan

ZIP code 48877 is located in Riverdale, Michigan, within Gratiot County. It covers approximately 36.95 square miles and serves a population of 1,967 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48877

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($55,324) 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. 44% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 48877 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,967

population

36.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48877 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48877

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48877. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Riverdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48891 Vestaburg (3.3 mi) 48832 Elwell (3.6 mi) 48889 Sumner (8 mi) 48829 Edmore (8.8 mi) 48818 Crystal (8.9 mi) 48801 Alma (9.6 mi) 48883 Shepherd (13.7 mi) 49310 Blanchard (13.9 mi) 48888 Stanton (14.1 mi) 48859 Mount Pleasant (14.4 mi) 48856 Middleton (14.5 mi) 48811 Carson City (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,967
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	36.95 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	43.3973
Longitude	-84.8457
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	52.6%	49.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	33.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	14.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,967

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$55,324

Median household income

$42,713

Per capita income

$105,600

Median home value

$707

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

963

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

113

15–19

112

20–24

25–34

149

35–44

147

154

45–54

153

55–59

60–64

146

65–74

145

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	250	12.7%
18 and over	1,717	87.3%
65 and over	465	23.6%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,908	96.2%
Two or more races	33	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	16	0.8%
Other race	12	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.4%
Asian	4	0.2%
Black or African American	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	49.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	33.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	14.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.9%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$55,324

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.3%

$50k–$100k 28.5%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,600
Median rent / month	$707
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	73.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	23.1%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	12.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	57.2%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.0%
Electricity	5.9%
Propane / LP gas	47.2%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	14.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	442	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	100	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	144	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	155	18.4%
Households with children under 18	163	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	325	38.6%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	26.2%
Married	48.7%	48.6%
Separated	0.9%	0.5%
Widowed	4.4%	12.6%
Divorced	16.0%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.7%
Kindergarten	3	1.0%
Elementary school	91	31.1%
High school	142	48.5%
College / grad school	55	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Retail trade 12.1%

Construction 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Professional & management 5.7%

Public administration 4.2%

Other services 3.2%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.3

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 14.6%

18 and over 18.1%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 42.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	155	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	12.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,926	97.9%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,960	99.6%
Born in same state	1,956	99.4%
Born in different state	1,817	92.4%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.4%
Not a US citizen	4	57.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	262	13.3%
Italian	206	10.5%
Arab	195	9.9%
English	36	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	32	1.6%
Irish	18	0.9%
Dutch	16	0.8%
Norwegian	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48877

What city is ZIP code 48877 in?

ZIP code 48877 is primarily assigned to Riverdale, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48877 in?

ZIP code 48877 falls within Gratiot County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48877 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 48877 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48877?

9% 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 48877 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 48877 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48877?

18% of residents in ZIP code 48877 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 48877 in?

ZIP code 48877 observes the EST timezone.