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ZIP Code 48846
Ionia, MI, Ionia County
Population
21,613
Land area
110.6sq mi
People per sq mi
195
City
Ionia
ZIP 48846 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48846 at a glance
- The median household income is $66,742, 8% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,700 (25% below Michigan) and median rent is $885 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48846
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48846, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,742
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$172,700
Prices +1.4% in a year
Median rent
$885/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.5%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
23.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
300
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
5,384
$223M annual payroll
PPP loans
$10.3M
236 loans
Campaign donations
$13K
35% D, 12% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48846, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
234
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 16°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 48846, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48846?
- ZIP code 48846 is in Ionia, MI (Ionia County).
- What county is ZIP code 48846 in?
- ZIP code 48846 is mostly in Ionia County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48846?
- About 21,613 people live in the 48846 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.