48884 ZIP Code — Sheridan, MI

Montcalm County, Michigan

ZIP code 48884 is located in Sheridan, Michigan, within Montcalm County. It covers approximately 61.35 square miles and serves a population of 5,009 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48884

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,830. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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 48884 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,009

population

61.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48884 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48884

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48884. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sheridan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48885 Sidney (5.4 mi) 48888 Stanton (7.4 mi) 48834 Fenwick (7.9 mi) 48818 Crystal (9.1 mi) 48865 Orleans (9.7 mi) 48811 Carson City (10.3 mi) 48838 Greenville (10.8 mi) 48845 Hubbardston (13.1 mi) 49326 Gowen (13.7 mi) 48860 Muir (13.9 mi) 48809 Belding (13.9 mi) 48829 Edmore (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,009
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	61.35 sq mi
Water area	0.91 sq mi
Latitude	43.2118
Longitude	-85.0586
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	43.4%	46.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	15.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,009

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$61,830

Median household income

$28,703

Per capita income

$153,900

Median home value

$833

Median monthly rent

92.7%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,832

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

126

Under 5

122

171

5–9

167

250

10–14

243

203

15–19

197

100

20–24

270

25–34

262

35–44

255

287

45–54

279

272

55–59

265

218

60–64

211

219

65–74

212

135

75–84

131

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,338	26.7%
18 and over	3,671	73.3%
65 and over	751	15.0%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Two or more races 4.5%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,636	88.2%
Hispanic or Latino	246	4.7%
Two or more races	239	4.5%
Other race	65	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	54	1%
Black or African American	10	0.2%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	46.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	15.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$61,830

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,900
Median rent / month	$833
Owner occupied	92.7%
Renter occupied	7.3%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	78.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	15.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.1%
Electricity	3.0%
Propane / LP gas	48.5%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	19.5%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,101	65.6%
Cohabiting couple	109	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	215	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	254	15.1%
Households with children under 18	554	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	509	30.3%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.5%	20.9%
Married	58.4%	59.7%
Separated	0.7%	1.1%
Widowed	3.5%	6.2%
Divorced	5.9%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	2.6%
Kindergarten	46	3.8%
Elementary school	777	64.6%
High school	298	24.8%
College / grad school	50	4.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.4%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Retail trade 11.6%

Construction 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Public administration 5.9%

Professional & management 4.2%

Other services 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.2%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	28.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	6.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 38.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	36.9%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	270	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	43.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.2%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	14.6%
Uninsured under 19	20.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,761	95.0%
Spanish	151	3.2%
Other Indo-European	42	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	100	2.1%
Other languages	9	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,945	98.7%
Born in same state	4,941	98.6%
Born in different state	4,480	89.4%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	64	1.3%
Not a US citizen	36	56.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	445	8.9%
Italian	395	7.9%
Arab	370	7.4%
English	358	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	99	2%
German	40	0.8%
Polish	23	0.5%
Irish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.5%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48884

What city is ZIP code 48884 in?

ZIP code 48884 is primarily assigned to Sheridan, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48884 in?

ZIP code 48884 falls within Montcalm County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48884 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 48884 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48884 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 48884 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48884?

The median home value in ZIP code 48884 is $153,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 48884?

ZIP code 48884 has an estimated population of 5,009 residents, with a density of 82 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48884 in?

ZIP code 48884 observes the EST timezone.