ZIP code 48862
Where is ZIP code 48862?
North Star, Michigan
Gratiot County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 48862 belongs to North Star, Michigan in Gratiot County. 48862 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the North Star post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 989. About 59 people live in the 48862 area, where the median household income is $51,563. The closest ZIP codes are 48847 (Ithaca, 4.1 mi northwest), 48806 (Ashley, 5 mi southeast) and 48874 (Pompeii, 5.2 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 48862 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | North Star |
| Also accepted | Ithaca |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Gratiot County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 989 |
| Coordinates | 43.2484, -84.5433 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 488 |
Population and income in 48862
| Population | 59 · lower than 99% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 299 · higher than 66% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.2 years · lower than 95% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $51,563 · lower than 86% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $20,717 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $75,800 · lower than 97% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 30 |
| Households | 21 (2.81 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48862. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48862
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48847 | Ithaca, MI | 4.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 48806 | Ashley, MI | 5 mi SE | Standard |
| 48874 | Pompeii, MI | 5.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 48871 | Perrinton, MI | 8.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 48833 | Eureka, MI | 10.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 48615 | Breckenridge, MI | 10.2 mi N | Standard |
| 48801 | Alma, MI | 11 mi NW | Standard |
| 48807 | Bannister, MI | 11 mi SE | Standard |
| 48662 | Wheeler, MI | 11.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 48856 | Middleton, MI | 12 mi SW | Standard |
| 48614 | Brant, MI | 12.4 mi E | Standard |
| 48880 | Saint Louis, MI | 12.7 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48862 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48862
PO BOX 123
NORTH STAR MI 48862
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ITHACA as the city name for 48862. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48862-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 48862?
- 48862 is a North Star, Michigan ZIP code. Ithaca is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 48862 in?
- ZIP code 48862 is in Gratiot County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48862 in?
- 48862 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48862?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48862 use area code 989.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48862?
- About 59 people live in ZIP code 48862, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48862?
- The median household income in 48862 is $51,563 a year, lower than 86% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- Can I use 48862 for a street address?
- No. 48862 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in North Star use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48862?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48862 are 48847 (Ithaca, 4.1 miles), 48806 (Ashley, 5 miles), 48874 (Pompeii, 5.2 miles) and 48871 (Perrinton, 8.5 miles).