48657 Zip Code Profile

48657 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Sanford, Michigan. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($120,600) are significantly above average for the Midland area.

The average family income here is $55,479/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 48657 is $45,669.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48657 earn an average of $34,855/year. Women earn only $20,648/year.

3,716 people in 48657 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48657? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.6 minutes.

The median age here is 45. There are 3,963 men and 4,018 women. The median age for men is 45 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 4,665 people (out of the 7,981 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,449 homes, and 88 businesses every day. 38 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48657 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 44 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Bucharest, Romania!) and -84 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 647 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 7,981
• White Population: 7,901
• Black Population: 31
• Hispanic Population: 100
• Asian Population: 30
• Hawaiian Population: 5
• Indian Population: 87
• Male Population: 3,963
• Female Population: 4,018
• Median Age: 45
• Median Age of Males: 45
• Median Age of Females: 46

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Midland MI
• County: Midland
• City: Sanford
• Longitude: -84.4
• Latitude: 43.7
• Elevation: 647 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 989

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,613
• Drive alone: 3,209
• Carpool: 338
• Public transit: 15
• Ride bikes or walk: 38


• Average commute time: 25.6 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 84
•    5 - 9: 246
•    10 - 14: 389
•    15 - 19: 576
•    20 - 24: 901
•    25 - 29: 362
•    30 - 34: 373
•    35 - 39: 58
•    40 - 44: 188
•    45 - 59: 262
•    60 - 89: 70
•    90 plus: 104

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $120,600
• Average Annual Household Income: $50,514
• Businesses: 97
• Employees: 729
• Annual Payroll: $15,814,000
• Average Family Income: $55,479
• Median Family Income: $40,401
• Average Income for Men: $34,855
• Average Income for Women: $20,648

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 04
• Congressional District Land Area: 7451.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Dave Camp (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 111
• State FIPS Code: 26

• Sanford Farmers Market

View all schools in Sanford

Primary Schools

Meridian Elementary School

3353 North M 30

Sanford, MI 48657

(989) 687-3500

Perkins Community Center

3139 North M 30

Sanford, MI 48657

(989) 687-3240

Sanford Elementary School

2534 W. River Road

Sanford, MI 48657

(989) 687-3455

Middle Schools

Meridian Junior High School

3475 North M 30

Sanford, MI 48657

(989) 687-3360

High Schools

Meridian High School

3303 North Highway M 30

Sanford, MI 48657

(989) 687-3300