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Potterville, MI
City in Eaton County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48876.
Population
3,087
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,768
ZIP codes
1
Potterville and its ZIP codes
Potterville at a glance
- Potterville is about 9.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,693 a year, 11% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,500 (33% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,152 a month.
Local data for Potterville, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Potterville, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,693
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$154,500
Median rent
$1,152/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
32.0
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (827), Irish Americans (778), Mexican Americans (245).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eaton County. PPP loans are for Potterville.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,864
45,625 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $11,606 per person
How people get to work
Potterville, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Potterville, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
256
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
192
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
35.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Potterville, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Potterville
1 in or overlapping Potterville. Population shown
Cities near Potterville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DimondaleVillage | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| CharlotteCity | 6.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Grand LedgeCity | 9 mi | 3.9 |
| Eaton RapidsCity | 9.2 mi | 3.6 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 9.1 |
| HoltCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 15.7 |
| Edgemont ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| LansingCity | 12 mi | 39.4 |
| MullikenVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| EagleVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| WacoustaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.9 |
| VermontvilleVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| MasonCity | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| OlivetCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| SunfieldVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| East LansingCity | 16 mi | 13.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Potterville, MI in?
- Potterville is in Eaton County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Potterville, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Potterville include 48876.
- What is the population of Potterville, MI?
- About 3,087 people live in Potterville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Potterville?
- Nearby places include Dimondale (4.9 mi), Charlotte (6.7 mi), Grand Ledge (9 mi), Eaton Rapids (9.2 mi), Waverly (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023