48878 ZIP Code — Rosebush, MI

Isabella County, Michigan

ZIP code 48878 is located in Rosebush, Michigan, within Isabella County. It covers approximately 32.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,510 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48878

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 $134,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,667. 39% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 48878 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,510

population

32.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48878 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48878

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48878. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rosebush	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48858 Mount Pleasant (6.4 mi) 48859 Mount Pleasant (7.7 mi) 48622 Farwell (9.5 mi) 48893 Weidman (10.1 mi) 48617 Clare (10.5 mi) 48883 Shepherd (10.6 mi) 48618 Coleman (11.3 mi) 48632 Lake (15.2 mi) 49340 Remus (16.8 mi) 48657 Sanford (18.4 mi) 49305 Barryton (19 mi) 48612 Beaverton (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,510
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	32.13 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	43.7094
Longitude	-84.7682
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	57.7%	52.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	30.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,510

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$53,667

Median household income

$26,583

Per capita income

$134,700

Median home value

$539

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

651

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

127

45–54

144

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	228	15.1%
18 and over	1,282	84.9%
65 and over	245	16.2%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Two or more races 2.2%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,421	91%
Hispanic or Latino	51	3.3%
Two or more races	35	2.2%
Other race	24	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.8%
Asian	11	0.7%
Black or African American	7	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	52.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	30.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
Median income	$53,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,700
Median rent / month	$539
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	85.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	16.8%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	23.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.9%
Electricity	5.7%
Propane / LP gas	25.2%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	20.8%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	361	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	23	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	91	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	161	25.3%
Households with children under 18	114	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	186	29.2%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.1%	28.7%
Married	55.7%	49.3%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	10.0%
Divorced	5.0%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 12.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	3.1%
Kindergarten	6	1.8%
Elementary school	83	25.4%
High school	112	34.3%
College / grad school	116	35.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Finance & real estate 9.5%

Construction 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Retail trade 6.7%

Professional & management 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Public administration 3.9%

Other services 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	25.1%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.8

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 5.0%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	33.0%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	16.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,482	98.1%
Spanish	10	0.7%
Other Indo-European	5	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,474	97.6%
Born in same state	1,474	97.6%
Born in different state	1,323	87.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	2.4%
Not a US citizen	24	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	263	17.4%
Italian	211	14%
Arab	135	8.9%
German	46	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	3%
Dutch	15	1%
Irish	11	0.7%
Polish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48878

What city is ZIP code 48878 in?

ZIP code 48878 is primarily assigned to Rosebush, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48878 in?

ZIP code 48878 falls within Isabella County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48878 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 48878 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48878 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 48878 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48878?

The median home value in ZIP code 48878 is $134,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 48878?

ZIP code 48878 has an estimated population of 1,510 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48878 in?

ZIP code 48878 observes the EST timezone.