Skip to content

Checked

Westphalia, MI

Village in Clinton County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48894.

Population

980

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

880

ZIP codes

1

Westphalia and its ZIP codes

Full map

Westphalia at a glance

  • Westphalia is about 4.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $77,386 a year, 6% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,800 (9% above Michigan) and median rent is $699 a month.

Local data for Westphalia, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Westphalia, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$77,386

Poverty rate

9.1%

Median home value

$251,800

Median rent

$699/mo

Homeownership

87.3%

Bachelor's or higher

31.9%

Median age

33.9

Average commute

26.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (627), Irish Americans (70), Mexican Americans (45).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Westphalia.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,681

18,741 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,057

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$556M

FY 2026, $7,028 per person

PPP loans

$4.62M

75 loans, 479 jobs reported

Clinton County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Westphalia, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone60.2%
  • Carpooled7.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.0%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.2%
  • Worked from home25.7%

Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Westphalia, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

232

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

78

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 18°F

34.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Westphalia, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.5%

U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts

Diabetes

9.5%

U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts

Smoking

10.5%

U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.9%

U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts

ZIP codes in Westphalia

1 in or overlapping Westphalia. Population shown

·

Cities near Westphalia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PewamoVillage5.6 mi1
FowlerVillage5.9 mi1.3
PortlandCity6.8 mi2.6
LyonsVillage8.2 mi1.2
MuirVillage8.2 mi0.7
EagleVillage8.5 mi0.1
WacoustaCensus-designated place9.5 mi8.9
HubbardstonVillage11 mi1.5
Grand LedgeCity12 mi3.9
MullikenVillage13 mi1
DeWittCity13 mi2.8
St. JohnsCity13 mi4.2
Maple RapidsVillage13 mi1.4
IoniaCity14 mi5.4
WaverlyCensus-designated place15 mi9.1
SunfieldVillage15 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Westphalia, MI in?
Westphalia is in Clinton County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Westphalia, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Westphalia include 48894.
What is the population of Westphalia, MI?
About 980 people live in Westphalia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Westphalia?
Nearby places include Pewamo (5.6 mi), Fowler (5.9 mi), Portland (6.8 mi), Lyons (8.2 mi), Muir (8.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023