ZIP code 48856
Where is ZIP code 48856?
Middleton, Michigan
Gratiot County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48856 belongs to Middleton, Michigan in Gratiot County. 48856 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 989. About 966 people live in the 48856 area, where the median household income is $91,413. The closest ZIP codes are 48871 (Perrinton, 4.5 mi east), 48811 (Carson City, 5.5 mi west) and 48853 (Maple Rapids, 5.8 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 48856 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Middleton |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Gratiot County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 989 |
| Coordinates | 43.1689, -84.7552 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 488 |
Population and income in 48856
| Population | 966 · lower than 83% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 35 · lower than 79% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.4 years · lower than 57% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $91,413 · higher than 82% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,558 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $183,300 · lower than 54% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $717 a month |
| Housing units | 373 |
| Households | 330 (2.93 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 27.94 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48856. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48856
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48871 | Perrinton, MI | 4.5 mi E | Standard |
| 48811 | Carson City, MI | 5.5 mi W | Standard |
| 48853 | Maple Rapids, MI | 5.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 48845 | Hubbardston, MI | 6.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 48874 | Pompeii, MI | 7.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 48818 | Crystal, MI | 9.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 48889 | Sumner, MI | 9.9 mi N | Standard |
| 48847 | Ithaca, MI | 10.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 48862 | North Star, MI | 12 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 48835 | Fowler, MI | 12.1 mi S | Standard |
| 48870 | Palo, MI | 12.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 48873 | Pewamo, MI | 12.6 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48856 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48856
123 MAIN ST
MIDDLETON MI 48856
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48856-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 48856?
- 48856 is a Middleton, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 48856 in?
- ZIP code 48856 is in Gratiot County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48856 in?
- 48856 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48856?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48856 use area code 989.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48856?
- About 966 people live in ZIP code 48856, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48856?
- The median household income in 48856 is $91,413 a year, higher than 82% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48856?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48856 are 48871 (Perrinton, 4.5 miles), 48811 (Carson City, 5.5 miles), 48853 (Maple Rapids, 5.8 miles) and 48845 (Hubbardston, 6.9 miles).