48851 Zip Code Profile

48851 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Lyons, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $108,100) are fairly typical for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming metro area.

The average family income here is $53,077/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 48851 is $50,766.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48851 earn an average of $34,942/year. Women earn only $18,414/year.

1,103 people in 48851 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48851? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.9 minutes.

The median age here is 40. There are 1,236 men and 1,129 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 41.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,414 people (out of the 2,365 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 864 homes, and 3 businesses every day. 12 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48851 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Vladivostok, Russia!) and -85 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 764 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 2,365
• White Population: 2,337
• Black Population: 13
• Hispanic Population: 68
• Asian Population: 5
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 30
• Male Population: 1,236
• Female Population: 1,129
• Median Age: 40
• Median Age of Males: 39
• Median Age of Females: 41

• 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: Lyons
• Longitude: -84.9
• Latitude: 43.0
• Elevation: 764 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 989

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,042
• Drive alone: 894
• Carpool: 124
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 12


• Average commute time: 27.9 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 24
•    5 - 9: 48
•    10 - 14: 154
•    15 - 19: 196
•    20 - 24: 165
•    25 - 29: 29
•    30 - 34: 88
•    35 - 39: 38
•    40 - 44: 45
•    45 - 59: 202
•    60 - 89: 30
•    90 plus: 23

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $108,100
• Average Annual Household Income: $48,750
• Businesses: 17
• Employees: 48
• Annual Payroll: $1,477,000
• Average Family Income: $53,077
• Median Family Income: $46,399
• Average Income for Men: $34,942
• Average Income for Women: $18,414

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 03
• Congressional District Land Area: 1854.0
• 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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