48894 ZIP Code — Westphalia, MI

Clinton County, Michigan

ZIP code 48894 is located in Westphalia, Michigan, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 34.48 square miles and serves a population of 2,386 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48894

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 $239,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 48894 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,386

population

34.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48894 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48894

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48894. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westphalia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48873 Pewamo (5.5 mi) 48822 Eagle (6 mi) 48835 Fowler (6.2 mi) 48851 Lyons (8.2 mi) 48875 Portland (8.4 mi) 48860 Muir (10.4 mi) 48820 Dewitt (11 mi) 48879 Saint Johns (11.7 mi) 48837 Grand Ledge (12 mi) 48845 Hubbardston (12.1 mi) 48890 Sunfield (14.1 mi) 48846 Ionia (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,386
Population density	69 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	34.48 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	42.9219
Longitude	-84.7886
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	27.8%	38.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	36.2%	22.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.3%	5.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,386

Population

People per sq mi

35.2

Median age

$93,750

Median household income

$33,179

Per capita income

$239,700

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

744

Housing units

27.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

117

15–19

120

20–24

150

25–34

156

35–44

101

164

45–54

169

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	604	25.3%
18 and over	1,782	74.7%
65 and over	435	18.2%
Median age	35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,302	95.6%
Two or more races	56	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	22	0.9%
Other race	22	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.8%	38.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	36.2%	22.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.3%	5.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	27.7%
$150k–$200k	15.6%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$93,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.3%

$50k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 24.2%

$200k–$300k 32.5%

$300k–$500k 27.6%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$239,700
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	0.6%
Single-family detached	93.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	26.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	42.4%
4 bedrooms	27.3%
5+ bedrooms	11.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	16.3%
2 vehicles	45.3%
3 or more	36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.2%
Electricity	13.4%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Fuel oil	9.4%
Wood	9.6%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	580	70.6%
Cohabiting couple	55	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	101	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	86	10.5%
Households with children under 18	264	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	272	33.1%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	34.1%
Married	57.9%	59.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	6.1%
Divorced	4.8%	0.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 21.9%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	27.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	4.4%
Kindergarten	34	5.2%
Elementary school	224	34.4%
High school	218	33.4%
College / grad school	147	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 23.8%

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Construction 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Other services 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Professional & management 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Retail trade 1.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.1%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	21.2%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.6%
Government	32.7%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.2%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 5.5%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	36.4%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	16.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	75.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	9.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.6%
Public insurance	23.7%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,216	92.9%
Spanish	71	3.2%
Other Indo-European	69	3.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,321	97.3%
Born in same state	2,299	96.4%
Born in different state	2,250	94.3%
Foreign born	22	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	65	2.7%
Not a US citizen	31	47.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	92	3.9%
Arab	70	2.9%
French	61	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	1.3%
Dutch	20	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48894

What city is ZIP code 48894 in?

ZIP code 48894 is primarily assigned to Westphalia, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48894 in?

ZIP code 48894 falls within Clinton County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48894 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 48894 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 48894?

ZIP code 48894 has an estimated population of 2,386 residents, with a density of 69 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48894?

The median household income in ZIP code 48894 is $93,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48894?

The median home value in ZIP code 48894 is $239,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 48894 in?

ZIP code 48894 observes the EST timezone.