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Gratiot County
Wheeler, MI
48662
48662 ZIP Code — Wheeler, MI
Gratiot County, Michigan
ZIP code 48662 is located in
Wheeler ,
Michigan ,
within Gratiot County .
It covers approximately 50.13 square miles and serves a population of
1,293 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 989 .
About ZIP code 48662
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 $120,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $65,270. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% 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 48662 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,293
Population density
26 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
057
Geography
Land area
50.13 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
43.4043
Longitude
-84.4194
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
989
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.6%
49.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
39.7%
33.1%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
17.2%
14.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.4%
2.9%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$65,270
Median household income
$120,900
Median home value
$1,571
Median monthly rent
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 176 13.6% 18 and over 1,117 86.4% 65 and over 264 20.4% Median age 48.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,255 94.8% Hispanic or Latino 31 2.3% Two or more races 26 2% Other race 12 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.6%
49.9%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
39.7%
33.1%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
17.2%
14.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.4%
2.9%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.6% $10k–$15k 4.8% $15k–$25k 7.7% $25k–$35k 9.2% $35k–$50k 10.3% $50k–$75k 23.1% $75k–$100k 13.9% $100k–$150k 12.8% $150k–$200k 7.7% $200k+ 6.0% Median income $65,270
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $120,900 Median rent / month $1,571 Owner occupied 91.2% Renter occupied 8.8% Vacant 8.2% Single-family detached 91.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.9% Median rooms 6.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.40
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.9% 2000–2009 7.1% 1990–1999 10.3% 1980–1989 5.2% 1970–1979 15.5% 1960–1969 7.2% 1950–1959 18.5% 1940–1949 8.1% 1939 or earlier 22.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.2% 2 bedrooms 17.1% 3 bedrooms 58.7% 4 bedrooms 15.8% 5+ bedrooms 4.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.7% 1 vehicle 15.2% 2 vehicles 42.3% 3 or more 36.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 19.2% Electricity 7.7% Propane / LP gas 57.9% Fuel oil 6.2% Wood 8.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 340 62.3% Cohabiting couple 44 8.1% Male householder, no spouse 43 7.9% Female householder, no spouse 119 21.8% Households with children under 18 96 17.6% Households with seniors (65+) 177 32.4% Average household size 2.37
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.8% 19.5% Married 62.7% 56.0% Separated 0.7% 0.8% Widowed 0.7% 11.0% Divorced 10.1% 12.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.9%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.9% Bachelor's or higher 16.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 8.3% Kindergarten 7 3.2% Elementary school 76 35.0% High school 55 25.3% College / grad school 61 28.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.0%
Finance & real estate
10.7%
Agriculture & mining
8.2%
Public administration
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Professional & management
3.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.2% Service 8.5% Sales & office 23.0% Natural resources & construction 11.8% Production & transportation 25.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.6% Government 11.3% Self-employed 5.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.5% Carpool 7.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.7% Work from home 5.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
46.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.3% Retirement income 26.6% Supplemental Security 13.2% Cash public assistance 6.8% Food stamps / SNAP 17.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.0% High blood pressure 35.8% High cholesterol 35.1% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 31.4% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 9.0% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.2% Binge drinking 19.0% No physical activity 22.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.8% Depression 22.7% Fair or poor health 16.1% Poor mental health 16.4% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 10.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.7% Visited dentist 64.9% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 14.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 62 5.6%
Disability % Any disability 21.8% Under 18 13.1% 18–64 years 18.6% 65 and over 37.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 76.2% Public insurance 42.5% No insurance 1.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,268 98.1% Spanish 8 0.6% Other Indo-European 8 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,289 99.7% Born in same state 1,289 99.7% Born in different state 1,241 96.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 4 0.3% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 210 16.2% Italian 95 7.3% Arab 62 4.8% Polish 9 0.7%
Ancestry Count % English 7 0.5% Irish 4 0.3% Dutch 4 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.2% Internet access 91.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48662
What city is ZIP code 48662 in?
ZIP code 48662 is primarily assigned to Wheeler, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48662 in?
ZIP code 48662 falls within Gratiot County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 48662 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 48662 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48662?
The median home value in ZIP code 48662 is $120,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 48662?
ZIP code 48662 has an estimated population of 1,293 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48662?
The median household income in ZIP code 48662 is $65,270, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 48662 in?
ZIP code 48662 observes the EST timezone.
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