48890 ZIP Code — Sunfield, MI

Eaton County, Michigan

ZIP code 48890 is located in Sunfield, Michigan, within Eaton County. It covers approximately 31.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,976 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 48890

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 $160,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,063. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48890 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,976
population
31.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48890 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48890

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City Status
Sunfield Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
48861 Mulliken (3.1 mi) 48875 Portland (6.5 mi) 49096 Vermontville (8.8 mi) 48849 Lake Odessa (9.5 mi) 48897 Woodland (9.6 mi) 48837 Grand Ledge (10 mi) 48822 Eagle (11.6 mi) 48851 Lyons (12.9 mi) 48894 Westphalia (14.1 mi) 48876 Potterville (14.2 mi) 48813 Charlotte (15.5 mi) 48815 Clarksville (15.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,976
Population density 62 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 045
Geography
Land area 31.63 sq mi
Water area 0.10 sq mi
Latitude 42.7645
Longitude -84.9649
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 517
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.9% 35.0% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 39.4% 38.1% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 17.7% 22.8% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.1% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,976
Population
62
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$65,063
Median household income
$26,480
Per capita income
$160,900
Median home value
$918
Median monthly rent
75.7%
Home ownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
9.1%
Unemployment
605
Housing units
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
71
Under 5
67
71
5–9
67
82
10–14
77
50
15–19
48
70
20–24
67
110
25–34
104
137
35–44
130
101
45–54
95
53
55–59
50
95
60–64
90
102
65–74
96
56
75–84
52
18
85+
17
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1851426.0%
18 and over1,46274.0%
65 and over34117.3%
Median age38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%
Two or more races 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Other race 0.6%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,84890.6%
Two or more races1135.5%
Hispanic or Latino633.1%
Other race130.6%
Black or African American20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.9% 35.0% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 39.4% 38.1% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 17.7% 22.8% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.1% 5.7%
Under $10k 7.8%
$10k–$15k 4.0%
$15k–$25k 5.3%
$25k–$35k 7.9%
$35k–$50k 11.2%
$50k–$75k 19.5%
$75k–$100k 20.3%
$100k–$150k 19.2%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
$200k+ 2.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.8%
$10k–$15k4.0%
$15k–$25k5.3%
$25k–$35k7.9%
$35k–$50k11.2%
$50k–$75k19.5%
$75k–$100k20.3%
$100k–$150k19.2%
$150k–$200k2.7%
$200k+2.0%
Median income$65,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%
$50k–$100k 12.8%
$100k–$150k 27.4%
$150k–$200k 20.7%
$200k–$300k 21.3%
$300k–$500k 10.5%
$500k–$1M 1.3%
$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$160,900
Median rent / month$918
Owner occupied75.7%
Renter occupied24.3%
Vacant6.4%
Single-family detached86.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.9%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.55

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.0%
2000–20096.8%
1990–19998.0%
1980–198917.1%
1970–197916.9%
1960–19695.6%
1950–19597.4%
1940–19491.5%
1939 or earlier32.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.3%
1 bedroom1.8%
2 bedrooms19.8%
3 bedrooms60.0%
4 bedrooms15.8%
5+ bedrooms2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle26.7%
2 vehicles44.7%
3 or more27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas48.2%
Electricity4.6%
Propane / LP gas34.7%
Fuel oil3.4%
Wood6.5%
No fuel used1.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family37250.8%
Cohabiting couple547.4%
Male householder, no spouse15721.4%
Female householder, no spouse15020.5%
Households with children under 1820828.4%
Households with seniors (65+)22931.2%
Average household size2.68

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.0%23.0%
Married49.7%49.0%
Separated0.9%3.4%
Widowed2.7%9.2%
Divorced18.7%15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%
Some HS, no diploma 7.9%
HS graduate 41.4%
Some college, no degree 26.6%
Associate's degree 9.3%
Bachelor's degree 11.4%
Graduate / professional 2.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.3%
Bachelor's or higher13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool5612.9%
Kindergarten204.6%
Elementary school21449.4%
High school11025.4%
College / grad school337.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%
Manufacturing 18.4%
Retail trade 9.7%
Finance & real estate 9.5%
Professional & management 8.2%
Other services 7.1%
Construction 6.7%
Public administration 6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%
Agriculture & mining 3.6%
Transportation & utilities 2.5%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.7%
Service17.3%
Sales & office24.1%
Natural resources & construction17.8%
Production & transportation19.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.4%
Government9.9%
Self-employed6.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.1%
Carpool7.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.2%
Work from home6.2%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)26.5

Poverty

All people 14.7%
Under 18 years 13.5%
18 and over 15.1%
Married-couple families 8.3%
Female-led households 12.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.1%
Retirement income30.8%
Supplemental Security7.8%
Cash public assistance5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP15.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.9%
High blood pressure34.3%
High cholesterol34.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart disease6.6%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma11.0%
Arthritis29.9%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease8.1%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.8%
Binge drinking19.2%
No physical activity22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.5%
Depression22.7%
Fair or poor health14.7%
Poor mental health16.9%
Poor physical health11.3%
No health insurance9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.6%
Visited dentist68.7%
Cholesterol screening90.8%
Teeth loss13.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1188.1%
Disability%
Any disability19.7%
Under 186.8%
18–64 years21.2%
65 and over34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.1%
Public insurance47.4%
No insurance5.0%
Uninsured under 191.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,83893.0%
Spanish40.2%
Other Indo-European40.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,96699.5%
Born in same state1,95999.1%
Born in different state1,73487.8%
Foreign born70.4%
Naturalized citizen100.5%
Not a US citizen220.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French30515.4%
Italian1849.3%
Arab1628.2%
English502.5%
AncestryCount%
German80.4%
Dutch70.4%
Polish50.3%
Irish30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.1%
Internet access91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48890

What city is ZIP code 48890 in?

ZIP code 48890 is primarily assigned to Sunfield, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48890 in?

ZIP code 48890 falls within Eaton County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48890?

14% 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 48890 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 48890 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48890?

The median home value in ZIP code 48890 is $160,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 48890?

ZIP code 48890 has an estimated population of 1,976 residents, with a density of 62 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48890 in?

ZIP code 48890 observes the EST timezone.

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