48885 ZIP Code — Sidney, MI

Montcalm County, Michigan

ZIP code 48885 is located in Sidney, Michigan, within Montcalm County. It covers approximately 17.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,108 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48885

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 $158,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,442. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 45% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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 48885 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,108

population

17.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48885 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48885

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48885. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sidney	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48888 Stanton (5.3 mi) 48884 Sheridan (5.4 mi) 48838 Greenville (6.6 mi) 49326 Gowen (8.7 mi) 49347 Trufant (11.4 mi) 48834 Fenwick (11.5 mi) 49322 Coral (11.9 mi) 48865 Orleans (12.1 mi) 48886 Six Lakes (12.3 mi) 48818 Crystal (12.9 mi) 48829 Edmore (13.3 mi) 48809 Belding (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,108
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	17.55 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	43.2479
Longitude	-85.1531
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	34.9%	46.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	47.2%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	15.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,108

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$66,442

Median household income

$29,324

Per capita income

$158,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.6%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

440

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	222	20.0%
18 and over	886	80.0%
65 and over	258	23.3%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Two or more races 5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,046	89.7%
Hispanic or Latino	58	5%
Two or more races	58	5%
Asian	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.9%	46.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	47.2%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	15.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.1%	5.7%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 17.6%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 39.4%

$75k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	17.6%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	39.4%
$75k–$100k	6.1%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$66,442

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 22.3%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.6%
Renter occupied	4.4%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	26.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	41.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.2%
Electricity	1.0%
Propane / LP gas	43.3%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	17.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	275	67.2%
Cohabiting couple	31	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	67	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	36	8.8%
Households with children under 18	115	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	168	41.1%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	28.5%
Married	57.3%	56.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	4.0%
Divorced	15.1%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.4%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 28.4%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	1.6%
Elementary school	81	32.0%
High school	102	40.3%
College / grad school	66	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 40.8%

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Professional & management 8.6%

Retail trade 7.7%

Public administration 3.6%

Construction 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Other services 1.3%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.8%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	47.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	3.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	45.0%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	10.4%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	14.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.3%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	7.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,059	95.6%
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)	1,104	99.6%
Born in same state	1,104	99.6%
Born in different state	1,044	94.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	138	12.5%
Italian	113	10.2%
Arab	85	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	58	5.2%
German	13	1.2%
English	10	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	76.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48885

What city is ZIP code 48885 in?

ZIP code 48885 is primarily assigned to Sidney, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48885 in?

ZIP code 48885 falls within Montcalm County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48885 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 48885 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48885?

10% 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 48885 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 48885 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48885?

The median home value in ZIP code 48885 is $158,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 48885 in?

ZIP code 48885 observes the EST timezone.