ZIP Code 48846 Demographics & Data

Insights on Ionia, MI (ZIP Code 48846)

Michigan

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 48846

The 48846 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Ionia in Michigan in Ionia County in the United States. The current population estimate is 20,472. An estimated 17.8% of residents in the 48846 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 38.6 years. It is estimated that about 12.4% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $20,542. The median household income is at $52,917, while an estimated 13% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.

Population in 48846

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48846 is 20,472.

Ionia, MI

The 48846 ZIP Code is associated with Ionia, MI in Ionia County.

Area Codes associated with 48846

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48846 include 616.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48846

Sunrise: 7:40 am
Sunset: 5:11 pm
Sunrise in 48846 7:40 am
Sunrise in 48846 5:11 pm

Weather forecast for 48846

This Afternoon's forecast for 48846: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. East southeast wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Current air quality in 48846

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 48846 Fair

Internet in 48846

An estimated 90.3% of households in ZIP Code 48846 have a computer, while about 80.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48846

In ZIP Code 48846, the gender split is approximately 59.4% male and an estimated 40.6% female.

Health Insurance in 48846

Approximately 9.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48846 (Ionia, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48846

The median household income in ZIP Code 48846 is $52,917, while the region's mean household income is $61,870. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,542. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48846 of $20,542 is approximately 35.23% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 12.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately34.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.5% of the population in 48846 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.2% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.8% of 48846 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48846. 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 48846

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 10.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.8%
$200,000 or more per year 0.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48846

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48846, 97.0% is one race, while 3.0% are two or more races. Approximately 7.3% of 48846 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48846 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.8%), followed by Black or African American (13.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48846. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48846

Industry Percent
White 85.8%
Black or African American 13.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48846

Residents of ZIP Code 48846 are older than average. The median age of 38.6 years in ZIP Code 48846 is approximately 1.31% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.5% of the population in 48846 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 48846 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48846. 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 48846

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.5%
5 to 9 years 4.2%
10 to 14 years 6.8%
15 to 19 years 6.0%
20 to 24 years 8.2%
25 to 34 years 14.8%
35 to 44 years 15.5%
45 to 54 years 13.6%
55 to 59 years 6.0%
60 to 64 years 7.2%
65 to 74 years 7.9%
75 to 84 years 3.5%
85 years and over 1.8%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48846

In ZIP Code 48846, 96.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Ionia County region.

Language Spoken in 48846

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.6%
Spanish 1.8%
Other Indo-European languages 0.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.2%
Other languages 0.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48846. 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 48846

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48846, an estimated 31.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Ionia County region.

Age of Housing in 48846

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 9.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 13.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 11.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 9.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 31.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48846. 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 48846

In ZIP Code 48846, 88.5% of the population graduated high school, while 12.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.1% in this Ionia County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48846

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 42.1%
Some college, no degree 26.0%
Associate's degree 8.0%
Bachelor's degree 8.4%
Graduate or professional degree 4.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48846. 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 48846 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48846. 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 48846

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48846 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48846 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48846 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48846

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48846. 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 48846. 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 48846

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48846 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48846 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 48846. This visualizes electricity rates in 48846 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48846

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48846 13.71¢/kWh 10.71¢/kWh 6.63¢/kWh
Michigan 19.67¢/kWh 13.88¢/kWh 8.19¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48846

Month ZIP Code 48846 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.47 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.5 3 6.31
Mar 4.79 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.38 5.13 7.3
May 5.55 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.86 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.09 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.88 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.36 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.86 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.17 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.28 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 48846. This visualizes solar power levels in 48846 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48846 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48846, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 48846 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Ionia 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 48846. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48846

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 18
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 6
Debt collection 5
Mortgage 5
Credit card 3
Other 6
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48846

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 15
Incorrect information on your report 8
Attempts to collect debt not owed 4
Trouble during payment process 4
Getting a credit card 2
Other 10
* 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 48846. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48846

In 48846, 48.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.7 minutes. Approximately 24.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48846 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 17.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 48846 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48846. 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 48846

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 4.3%
Construction 4.9%
Manufacturing 24.0%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Retail trade 14.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.5%
Information 0.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 5.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.4%
Other services, except public administration 4.1%
Public administration 7.5%

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.