ZIP code 48870
Where is ZIP code 48870?
Palo, Michigan
Ionia County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 48870 belongs to Palo, Michigan in Ionia County. 48870 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Palo post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 989. About 194 people live in the 48870 area, where the median household income is $34,290. The closest ZIP codes are 48834 (Fenwick, 4.8 mi northwest), 48860 (Muir, 5.3 mi southeast) and 48865 (Orleans, 6.8 mi west).
| ZIP code | 48870 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Palo |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Ionia County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 989 |
| Coordinates | 43.1125, -84.9856 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 488 |
Population and income in 48870
| Population | 194 · lower than 95% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,079 · higher than 90% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 28.5 years · lower than 98% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $34,290 · lower than 99% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $18,960 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $93,500 · lower than 95% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 75 |
| Households | 75 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 0.06 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48870. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48870
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48834 | Fenwick, MI | 4.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 48860 | Muir, MI | 5.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 48865 | Orleans, MI | 6.8 mi W | Standard |
| 48811 | Carson City, MI | 7.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 48845 | Hubbardston, MI | 7.4 mi E | Standard |
| 48884 | Sheridan, MI | 7.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 48846 | Ionia, MI | 9.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 48873 | Pewamo, MI | 10.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 48851 | Lyons, MI | 10.8 mi S | Standard |
| 48885 | Sidney, MI | 10.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 48818 | Crystal, MI | 11.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 48856 | Middleton, MI | 12.3 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48870 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48870
PO BOX 123
PALO MI 48870
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48870-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 48870?
- 48870 is a Palo, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 48870 in?
- ZIP code 48870 is in Ionia County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48870 in?
- 48870 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48870?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48870 use area code 989.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48870?
- About 194 people live in ZIP code 48870, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48870?
- The median household income in 48870 is $34,290 a year, lower than 99% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- Can I use 48870 for a street address?
- No. 48870 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Palo use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48870?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48870 are 48834 (Fenwick, 4.8 miles), 48860 (Muir, 5.3 miles), 48865 (Orleans, 6.8 miles) and 48811 (Carson City, 7.2 miles).