48888 ZIP Code — Stanton, MI

Montcalm County, Michigan

ZIP code 48888 is located in Stanton, Michigan, within Montcalm County. It covers approximately 85.24 square miles and serves a population of 5,792 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48888

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 $126,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,151. 51% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 48888 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,792

population

85.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48888 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48888

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48888. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stanton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48885 Sidney (5.3 mi) 48884 Sheridan (7.4 mi) 48829 Edmore (8.1 mi) 48886 Six Lakes (8.4 mi) 48818 Crystal (10.5 mi) 48891 Vestaburg (10.8 mi) 48838 Greenville (11.3 mi) 49322 Coral (12 mi) 49326 Gowen (12.2 mi) 49347 Trufant (12.6 mi) 48850 Lakeview (12.6 mi) 49310 Blanchard (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,792
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	85.24 sq mi
Water area	1.71 sq mi
Latitude	43.3144
Longitude	-85.1017
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	50.3%	46.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	15.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,792

Population

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$53,151

Median household income

$28,255

Per capita income

$126,800

Median home value

$859

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

2,432

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

139

Under 5

132

166

5–9

157

196

10–14

185

110

15–19

105

20–24

313

25–34

296

348

35–44

329

429

45–54

405

190

55–59

180

229

60–64

217

487

65–74

460

232

75–84

219

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,116	19.3%
18 and over	4,676	80.7%
65 and over	1,517	26.2%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Black or African American 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,582	95.7%
Two or more races	141	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	38	0.7%
Black or African American	33	0.6%
Other race	32	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	46.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	36.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	15.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$53,151

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.3%

$50k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,800
Median rent / month	$859
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	14.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.8%
Electricity	5.9%
Propane / LP gas	33.5%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	6.9%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,064	44.1%
Cohabiting couple	185	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	468	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	696	28.8%
Households with children under 18	539	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	990	41.0%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	17.5%
Married	50.5%	46.4%
Separated	1.0%	2.1%
Widowed	3.3%	12.0%
Divorced	18.4%	22.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 40.5%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	85	8.0%
Kindergarten	60	5.6%
Elementary school	591	55.4%
High school	175	16.4%
College / grad school	155	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Manufacturing 19.1%

Retail trade 14.7%

Professional & management 8.1%

Other services 5.8%

Construction 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Public administration 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 18.9%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 19.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.5%
Retirement income	37.3%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	550	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	53.9%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,521	95.3%
Spanish	12	0.2%
Other Indo-European	7	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,764	99.5%
Born in same state	5,748	99.2%
Born in different state	4,947	85.4%
Foreign born	16	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	28	0.5%
Not a US citizen	28	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	693	12%
Italian	499	8.6%
Arab	321	5.5%
English	244	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	238	4.1%
Polish	31	0.5%
Irish	14	0.2%
German	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48888

What city is ZIP code 48888 in?

ZIP code 48888 is primarily assigned to Stanton, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48888 in?

ZIP code 48888 falls within Montcalm County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48888 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 48888 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 48888 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 48888 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48888?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48888?

16% of residents in ZIP code 48888 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 48888 in?

ZIP code 48888 observes the EST timezone.