| City: | Maple Rapids, Michigan |
| County: | Clinton County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:59:30 AM |
| Population: | 545 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 989 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.1027, -84.6928 |
| Land Area: | 0.633 sq mi |
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Maple Rapids is a small village in Clinton County, Michigan, with 545 residents living within 0.65 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier delivery available to homes in the village itself. The Maple Rapids post office maintains 267 PO Boxes, serving the 230 local households and drawing additional customers from surrounding rural areas. That gives an adoption rate of 1.16, meaning the post office serves more than just the immediate community.
Despite the PO Box classification, rural carrier delivery does operate in the area. One rural route (R001) serves 30 addresses on streets like E Main St, N Ewen St, and E Adelaide St. This is common in small Michigan towns: the village gets PO Box-only service while surrounding farms and rural properties receive roadside delivery.
Maple Rapids has the character of a 19th-century farm town. Median age is 44.4 years. Median household income is $50,000, with a median home value of $109,900. Three-quarters of households own their homes (177 owner-occupied vs 53 renter-occupied). The village has 9 business establishments employing 31 people. Only 8.7% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, well below the national average.
The street grid follows a classic small-town pattern: Main St runs east-west, crossed by named streets like Franklin, Ewen, and Maple Ave. Tree names (Oak, Poplar) and presidential names (Washington, Garfield) fill out the rest. None of the streets have apartment buildings or multi-unit structures. This is single-family housing throughout.
To receive mail in Maple Rapids, a PO Box is required. Standard street addressing doesn't work for residential delivery within the village. The post office serves as the central mail hub for the community.
Classic small-town Michigan street grid with Main Street as the central corridor, crossed by presidential and tree-themed streets.
ZIP Code 48853 has 545 residents and 230 households (average 2.37 persons per household). The median age is 44.4 years, older than the state (40.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.8% male and 49.2% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.4%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 545Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 721Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 861.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $51,607Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 230Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $128,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.37Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.09Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 588 | 594 | 676 | 659 | 718 | 737 | 664 | 648 | 542 | 640 | 622 | 740 | 701 | 721 |
| Decennial Census | 671 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 545 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.4
Male Median Age: 40.4
Female Median Age: 47.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 4 |
| Female | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 24 | 30 | 25 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 4 |
| Total | 33 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 40 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 49 | 58 | 47 | 15 | 31 | 16 | 14 | 8 |
| White: | 531 | 97.97% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.37% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 1.29% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.37% |
| Total: | 542 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 277 | 50.83% | 40.4 years |
| Females: | 268 | 49.17% | 47.4 years |
| Total: | 545 | 100% | 44.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 719 | 99.72% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 0.28% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 721 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 721 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $51,607, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $7,544 (17.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,786. Family households earn a median of $64,844 versus $36,146 for nonfamily households (a difference of $28,698). By gender, male median income is $62,656 and female is $24,621, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $38,035 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.6%, which is comparable to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (28.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,063 | $45,500 | $48,813 | $47,500 | $47,500 | $49,539 | $49,286 | $46,932 | $49,821 | $43,942 | $41,833 | $52,500 | $50,000 | $51,607 |
| Median Family Income | $46,875 | $48,333 | $52,083 | $49,559 | $50,625 | $53,750 | $53,750 | $54,545 | $60,179 | $51,250 | $51,250 | $57,045 | $61,250 | $64,844 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,429 | $38,333 | $46,111 | $41,250 | $34,313 | $33,750 | $33,854 | $35,341 | $31,250 | $31,765 | $32,596 | $35,417 | $36,705 | $36,146 |
| Median Male Income | $47,083 | $50,313 | $48,125 | $39,531 | $0 | $37,083 | $37,885 | $41,042 | $42,292 | $40,278 | $50,750 | $57,632 | $61,250 | $62,656 |
| Median Female Income | $29,514 | $31,000 | $32,500 | $39,167 | $0 | $31,500 | $29,844 | $25,250 | $32,813 | $23,125 | $22,284 | $24,063 | $0 | $24,621 |
| Employed: | 338 | 61.90% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 0.73% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 204 | 37.36% |
| Total: | 546 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 95 | 28.11% |
| Service: | 47 | 13.91% |
| Sales and Office: | 76 | 22.49% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 56 | 16.57% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 64 | 18.93% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 338 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $128,900, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $40,500 (45.81%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $41,000. The median gross rent is $433, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $4 (0.93%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $139. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.33% (48.13% with a mortgage, 51.87% free-and-clear) and renters 28.67% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $88,400 | $84,300 | $83,300 | $82,900 | $82,700 | $85,700 | $87,800 | $90,000 | $87,900 | $86,400 | $73,000 | $93,800 | $109,900 | $128,900 |
| Less than $500: | 56 | 65.12% |
| $500 to $999: | 9 | 10.47% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 17 | 19.77% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 4 | 4.65% |
| Total: | 86 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $429 | $379 | $406 | $431 | $511 | $475 | $500 | $568 | $572 | $342 | $397 | $393 | $432 | $433 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 103 | 34.33% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 111 | 37.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 86 | 28.67% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 300 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 300 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 300 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 233 | 77.67% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 38 | 12.67% |
| Other Units: | 29 | 9.67% |
| Total Housing Units: | 300 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 27.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 19.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 19.50 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (48.85%). College enrollment is 20.28%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 31 | 6.31% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 25 | 5.09% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 226 | 46.03% |
| Some college, no degree: | 133 | 27.09% |
| Associate's degree: | 32 | 6.52% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 41 | 8.35% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 0.61% |
| Total: | 491 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 435 | 88.59% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 44 | 8.96% |
| Private Insurance: | 404 | 50.37% |
| Public Insurance: | 330 | 41.15% |
| No Insurance: | 68 | 8.48% |
| Total: | 802 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 734 | 91.52% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.7% | 15.6% | 8.8% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 11.3% | 8.7% | 8.2% | 14.6% | 29.6% | 31.2% | 29.0% | 34.1% | 27.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 42 | 19.35% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 106 | 48.85% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 25 | 11.52% |
| College or graduate school: | 44 | 20.28% |
| Total: | 217 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 42 | 19.35% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 173 | 79.72% |
ZIP Code 48853 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 37 people with an annual payroll of $1,204,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 274Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $281,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,204,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 37Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 48853 is located in Clinton County, Michigan, within the Lansing-East Lansing, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29620) and Michigan's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 464,036 people, about 0.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 48853. It covers 0.633 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.007 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Lansing-East Lansing, MISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 29620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 464,036Source: Census |
| MSA: | Lansing-East Lansing, MI MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.633 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.007 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4227.73 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2651200Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Maple Rapids village; MichiganSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 48853 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.