48809 Zip Code Profile

48809 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Belding, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $116,200) are fairly typical for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming metro area.

The average family income here is $51,929/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 48809 is $46,087.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48809 earn an average of $33,813/year. Women earn only $20,925/year.

5,282 people in 48809 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48809? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 28.4 minutes.

The median age here is 38. There are 5,422 men and 5,593 women. The median age for men is 37 while for women the median age is 38.

To give you a sense of the community, 6,220 people (out of the 11,015 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,350 homes, and 193 businesses every day. 150 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48809 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan!) and -85 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 798 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 11,015
• White Population: 10,734
• Black Population: 89
• Hispanic Population: 417
• Asian Population: 80
• Hawaiian Population: 9
• Indian Population: 106
• Male Population: 5,422
• Female Population: 5,593
• Median Age: 38
• Median Age of Males: 37
• Median Age of Females: 38

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• CSA Name: Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, MI
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Grand Rapids-Wyoming MI
• County: Ionia
• City: Belding
• Longitude: -85.2
• Latitude: 43.1
• Elevation: 798 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 616

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 5,130
• Drive alone: 4,289
• Carpool: 635
• Public transit: 13
• Ride bikes or walk: 150


• Average commute time: 28.4 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 287
•    5 - 9: 589
•    10 - 14: 669
•    15 - 19: 538
•    20 - 24: 493
•    25 - 29: 320
•    30 - 34: 619
•    35 - 39: 247
•    40 - 44: 334
•    45 - 59: 616
•    60 - 89: 276
•    90 plus: 142

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $116,200
• Average Annual Household Income: $47,920
• Businesses: 162
• Employees: 1,736
• Annual Payroll: $63,232,000
• Average Family Income: $51,929
• Median Family Income: $40,275
• Average Income for Men: $33,813
• Average Income for Women: $20,925

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 03, 04
• Congressional District Land Area: 1854.0, 7451.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Justin Amash (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 067
• State FIPS Code: 26

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View all schools in Belding

Primary Schools

Belding Pre K Programs

1975 Orchard Street

Belding, MI 48809

(616) 794-4141

Ellis Elementary School

100 W. Ellis Avenue

Belding, MI 48809

(616) 794-4100

Grattan Academy Elementary

12047 Old Belding Road

Belding, MI 48809

(616) 691-8999

Woodview Elementary School

450 Orchard Street

Belding, MI 48809

(616) 794-4750

Middle Schools

Belding Middle School

410 Ionia Street

Belding, MI 48809

(616) 794-4400

High Schools

Belding Comm., Adult And Alternative Ed.

315 West Washington

Belding, MI 48809

(616) 794-4646

Belding High School

850 Hall Street

Belding, MI 48809

(616) 794-4900