ZIP Code 48838 Demographics & Data

Insights on Greenville, MI (ZIP Code 48838)

Michigan

In-depth Statistics and Demographics About 48838

The 48838 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Greenville in Michigan in Montcalm County in the United States. The current population estimate is 18,376. An estimated 21.9% of residents in the 48838 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 39.3 years. It is estimated that about 17.1% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $26,029. Median househould income in this region is $48,121, while about 11% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Population in 48838

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48838 is 18,376.

Greenville, MI

The 48838 ZIP Code is associated with Greenville, MI in Montcalm County.

Area Codes associated with 48838

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48838 include 616.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48838

Sunrise: 7:12 am
Sunset: 8:04 pm
Sunrise in 48838 7:12 am
Sunrise in 48838 8:04 pm

Weather forecast for 48838

Tonight's forecast for 48838: Mostly clear. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 50 overnight. South southeast wind around 3 mph.

Current air quality in 48838

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 48838 Fair

Internet in 48838

An estimated 82.8% of households in ZIP Code 48838 have a computer, while about 75.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48838

In ZIP Code 48838, the gender split is approximately 48.7% male and an estimated 51.3% female.

Health Insurance in 48838

Approximately 8.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48838 (Greenville, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48838

The median household income in ZIP Code 48838 is $48,121, while the region's mean household income is $62,217. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,029. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48838 of $26,029 is approximately 17.92% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 11.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately17.89% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.6% of the population in 48838 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.9% of 48838 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48838. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 48838

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 14.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 9.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.9%
$200,000 or more per year 2.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48838

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48838, 97.2% is one race, while 2.8% are two or more races. Approximately 4.4% of 48838 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48838 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.8%), followed by Black or African American (2.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48838. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48838

Industry Percent
White 98.8%
Black or African American 2.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 0.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48838

Residents of ZIP Code 48838 are older than average. The median age of 39.3 years in ZIP Code 48838 is approximately 3.15% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.5% of the population in 48838 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 48838 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48838. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 48838

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.2%
5 to 9 years 6.4%
10 to 14 years 6.6%
15 to 19 years 6.1%
20 to 24 years 6.3%
25 to 34 years 13.5%
35 to 44 years 12.3%
45 to 54 years 13.0%
55 to 59 years 6.5%
60 to 64 years 6.3%
65 to 74 years 11.4%
75 to 84 years 4.6%
85 years and over 1.7%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48838

In ZIP Code 48838, 96.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Montcalm County region.

Language Spoken in 48838

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.5%
Spanish 2.8%
Other Indo-European languages 0.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.3%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48838. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 48838

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48838, an estimated 17.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.4% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Montcalm County region.

Age of Housing in 48838

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 14.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 17.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 8.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 15.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48838. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 48838

In ZIP Code 48838, 90.9% of the population graduated high school, while 17.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.9% in this Montcalm County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48838

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 36.9%
Some college, no degree 25.7%
Associate's degree 11.2%
Bachelor's degree 11.2%
Graduate or professional degree 5.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48838. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 48838 [4]

One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48838 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 37.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 48838 is high blood pressure, as approximately 32.9% of adults 18 and older in this Montcalm County region contend with that issue.

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48838. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 48838

Health Issue Percent of adults*
Arthritis 28.2%
High blood pressure 32.9%
Cancer (excluding skin cancer) 7.3%
Current asthma 11.2%
Coronary heart disease 6.6%
Diagnosed diabetes 10.0%
High cholesterol 37.3%
Chronic kidney disease 3.1%
Stroke 3.3%
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48838 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48838 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.3% of those 18 and above in 48838 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 48838 include obesity (36.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (34.7% of those 18 and older).

Preventative Health in 48838

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.8%
Taking medicine for high blood pressure control 77.3%
Visits to doctor for routine checkup 74.2%
Cholesterol screening 84.3%
Visits to dentist or dental clinic 63.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48838. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 48838. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 48838

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
Binge drinking 17.5%
Current smoking 19.4%
No leisure-time physical activity 24.8%
Obesity 36.1%
Sleeping less than 7 hours 34.7%
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48838 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48838 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.52 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 9.71% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.41% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 48838. This visualizes electricity rates in 48838 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48838

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48838 13.71¢/kWh 10.71¢/kWh 6.63¢/kWh
Michigan 19.88¢/kWh 14.53¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh
United States 16.41¢/kWh 13.1¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48838

Month ZIP Code 48838 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.48 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.52 3 6.31
Mar 4.88 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.31 5.13 7.3
May 5.58 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.06 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.15 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.78 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.26 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.96 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.97 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.33 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 48838. This visualizes solar power levels in 48838 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48838 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48838, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 48838 in the past 12 months. Mortgage received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Montcalm County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 48838. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48838

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 3
Mortgage 2
Checking or savings account 1
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 1
Debt collection 1
Other 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48838

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 3
Attempts to collect debt not owed 1
Incorrect information on your report 1
Managing an account 1
Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account 1
Other 2
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 48838. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48838

In 48838, 62.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.7 minutes. Approximately 19.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48838 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 19.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.6% of 48838 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48838. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 48838

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.6%
Construction 4.7%
Manufacturing 19.1%
Wholesale trade 4.0%
Retail trade 17.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.9%
Information 2.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.8%
Other services, except public administration 5.8%
Public administration 5.1%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.