Fowler ZIP Code List — Clinton County, MI

There is one unique ZIP code in Fowler, Michigan and it is 48835. Area code: 989.
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ZIP codes
53.47
sq mi land
0.37
sq mi water
989
area code
Fowler, MI ZIP code map

About Fowler, MI

Fowler, Michigan is a small, tight-knit community located in Clinton County in the heart of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Served by a single ZIP code, 48835, Fowler offers residents a quiet rural lifestyle with easy access to larger regional centers. The community is part of the 989 area code region and reflects the agricultural heritage that defines much of mid-Michigan.

Location & geography

Fowler sits in central Michigan within Clinton County, roughly 20 miles northwest of Lansing and about 15 miles east of St. Johns, the Clinton County seat. Neighboring communities include Pewamo to the west, Westphalia to the south, and Ovid to the northeast, placing Fowler within a network of small rural towns. The city encompasses 53.47 square miles of land and 0.37 square miles of water, with the surrounding terrain consisting largely of flat to gently rolling farmland typical of Michigan's agricultural interior.

Community & economy

Fowler has a strongly rooted community character shaped by its German Catholic heritage, which remains visible in its local churches, traditions, and community gatherings. Agriculture is the backbone of the local economy, with grain farming, dairy operations, and related agribusiness enterprises playing a central role in daily life. Residents enjoy a close-knit small-town atmosphere where local schools, churches, and community events serve as important social anchors throughout the year.

Transportation

Fowler is accessible via M-21, a major east-west state highway that connects the region to Owosso to the east and to Ionia to the west. U.S. Highway 27 lies a short drive to the east, providing a direct north-south corridor toward Lansing and points north. The nearest commercial airport is Capital Region International Airport in Lansing, approximately 25 miles to the southeast, offering regional and connecting flights.

History

Fowler was established in the mid-19th century and grew largely due to the influence of German Catholic immigrant settlers who shaped the town's cultural and religious identity. The community developed around agriculture, with fertile Clinton County soils supporting generations of farming families who built the town into a stable rural hub. St. Peter Catholic Church has historically been a central institution in Fowler, reflecting the deep religious roots that continue to define the community's character today.

Did you know?

Fowler is widely regarded as one of Michigan's most distinctly German Catholic communities, a heritage so prominent that the town has sometimes been informally grouped with neighboring Westphalia and Pewamo as part of a culturally unique Catholic corridor in Clinton County. Despite its small footprint, Fowler's community events and church festivals draw visitors from across the region, giving this rural village an outsized cultural presence in mid-Michigan.

ZIP codes for Fowler, MI (1)
ZIP code City County Map
48835 Fowler Clinton View map

Demographics & statistics

2,580
Population
41.9
Median age
$77,557
Median household income
$36,867
Per capita income
$186,500
Median home value
$794
Median monthly rent
90.7%
Home ownership
2.2%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
972
Housing units
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
80
Under 5
82
59
5–9
61
93
10–14
94
112
15–19
114
75
20–24
77
101
25–34
103
156
35–44
158
174
45–54
177
77
55–59
79
82
60–64
83
181
65–74
185
59
75–84
61
28
85+
29
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1862024.0%
18 and over1,96076.0%
65 and over54321.0%
Median age41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Other race 1.5%
Two or more races 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White2,51595.7%
Hispanic or Latino471.8%
Other race391.5%
Two or more races180.7%
Asian80.3%

Household income

Under $10k 1.7%
$10k–$15k 2.5%
$15k–$25k 5.3%
$25k–$35k 2.0%
$35k–$50k 12.3%
$50k–$75k 23.0%
$75k–$100k 12.3%
$100k–$150k 18.1%
$150k–$200k 18.2%
$200k+ 4.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.7%
$10k–$15k2.5%
$15k–$25k5.3%
$25k–$35k2.0%
$35k–$50k12.3%
$50k–$75k23.0%
$75k–$100k12.3%
$100k–$150k18.1%
$150k–$200k18.2%
$200k+4.5%
Median income$77,557

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%
$50k–$100k 6.3%
$100k–$150k 10.3%
$150k–$200k 39.5%
$200k–$300k 28.3%
$300k–$500k 9.9%
$500k–$1M 1.6%
$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$186,500
Median rent / month$794
Owner occupied90.7%
Renter occupied9.3%
Vacant6.9%
Single-family detached93.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.3%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.65

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.6%
2000–20094.8%
1990–199912.1%
1980–19894.8%
1970–197914.2%
1960–19696.9%
1950–19595.1%
1940–19493.2%
1939 or earlier45.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.1%
2 bedrooms15.4%
3 bedrooms56.0%
4 bedrooms23.0%
5+ bedrooms3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle18.3%
2 vehicles43.8%
3 or more36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas53.1%
Electricity5.9%
Propane / LP gas22.1%
Fuel oil9.9%
Wood8.7%
No fuel used0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family67067.6%
Cohabiting couple444.4%
Male householder, no spouse10810.9%
Female householder, no spouse16917.1%
Households with children under 1834534.8%
Households with seniors (65+)35535.8%
Average household size2.60

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.9%22.2%
Married66.0%60.1%
Separated0.0%2.2%
Widowed2.3%10.2%
Divorced4.8%5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%
Some HS, no diploma 2.1%
HS graduate 26.7%
Some college, no degree 33.7%
Associate's degree 10.7%
Bachelor's degree 18.7%
Graduate / professional 5.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.4%
Bachelor's or higher24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool142.4%
Kindergarten366.3%
Elementary school25744.9%
High school17530.6%
College / grad school9015.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%
Manufacturing 14.9%
Public administration 9.7%
Retail trade 9.0%
Construction 8.4%
Finance & real estate 7.4%
Agriculture & mining 7.2%
Other services 6.7%
Professional & management 6.6%
Transportation & utilities 2.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts42.9%
Service10.3%
Sales & office17.0%
Natural resources & construction20.6%
Production & transportation9.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.9%
Government18.3%
Self-employed5.7%
Unpaid family workers1.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.2%
Carpool10.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.9%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)25.8

Poverty

All people 2.2%
Under 18 years 1.5%
18 and over 2.4%
Married-couple families 0.1%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.2%
Retirement income37.5%
Supplemental Security2.5%
Cash public assistance0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP2.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
High blood pressure31.9%
High cholesterol33.9%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis29.8%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease7.0%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Binge drinking19.3%
No physical activity18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.4%
Fair or poor health12.4%
Poor mental health15.3%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.3%
Visited dentist73.4%
Cholesterol screening91.5%
Teeth loss10.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans934.7%
Disability%
Any disability7.9%
Under 182.4%
18–64 years10.1%
65 and over8.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance90.4%
Public insurance26.5%
Uninsured under 190.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,41893.7%
Spanish441.8%
Other Indo-European441.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,53298.1%
Born in same state2,53298.1%
Born in different state2,36991.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen481.9%
Not a US citizen612.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian33212.9%
French2017.8%
Arab833.2%
English421.6%
Polish120.5%
AncestryCount%
German90.3%
Norwegian90.3%
Dutch90.3%
Irish80.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.4%
Internet access92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Fowler, MI?
Fowler, MI has one ZIP code: 48835.
What is the main ZIP code for Fowler, MI?
The primary ZIP code for Fowler, MI is 48835. The city uses area code 989 for phone service.
What county is Fowler, MI in?
Fowler is located in Clinton County, Michigan.
How many ZIP codes are in Fowler, MI?
Fowler, MI has 1 ZIP code.
What ZIP code should I use when mailing a letter to a business in downtown Fowler, Michigan?
Downtown Fowler and all areas within the city of Fowler use the ZIP code 48835.
If I'm shipping a package to someone living in Fowler, MI in Clinton County, which single ZIP code do I need to use?
Fowler is served by ZIP code 48835, which is the only ZIP code for this Clinton County community.
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