48881 Zip Code Profile

48881 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Saranac, Michigan. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($140,000) are significantly above average for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming metro area.

The average family income here is $56,011/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 48881 is $49,009.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48881 earn an average of $34,610/year. Women earn only $21,053/year.

2,626 people in 48881 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48881? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 29.5 minutes.

The median age here is 40. There are 2,746 men and 2,755 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 41.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,216 people (out of the 5,501 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,067 homes, and 24 businesses every day. 35 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48881 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 688 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 5,501
• White Population: 5,392
• Black Population: 31
• Hispanic Population: 124
• Asian Population: 23
• Hawaiian Population: 1
• Indian Population: 54
• Male Population: 2,746
• Female Population: 2,755
• 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: Saranac
• Longitude: -85.2
• Latitude: 42.9
• Elevation: 688 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 616

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,519
• Drive alone: 2,162
• Carpool: 320
• Public transit: 2
• Ride bikes or walk: 35


• Average commute time: 29.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 120
•    5 - 9: 166
•    10 - 14: 200
•    15 - 19: 332
•    20 - 24: 316
•    25 - 29: 190
•    30 - 34: 431
•    35 - 39: 167
•    40 - 44: 146
•    45 - 59: 296
•    60 - 89: 74
•    90 plus: 81

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $140,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $51,627
• Businesses: 75
• Employees: 761
• Annual Payroll: $18,783,000
• Average Family Income: $56,011
• Median Family Income: $44,544
• Average Income for Men: $34,610
• Average Income for Women: $21,053

• 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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View all schools in Saranac

Primary Schools

Saranac Elementary School

250 Pleasant Street

Saranac, MI 48881

(616) 642-1200

Middle Schools

Harker Middle School

234 Vosper Street

Saranac, MI 48881

(616) 642-1300

High Schools

Saranac High School

150 Pleasant Street

Saranac, MI 48881

(616) 642-1100

Other Schools

Saranac Community Education

150 S. Pleasant Street

Saranac, MI 48881

(616) 642-1100