ZIP Code 48853 in Maple Rapids, MI

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Maple Rapids, Michigan
County:Clinton County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:33:23 PM
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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Population & Demographics


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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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:545Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:701Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:861.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$50,000Source: Census ACS
Households:230Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$109,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.37Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.09Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--588594676659718737664648542640622740701
Decennial Census671------------------545------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 44.4

Male Median Age: 40.4

Female Median Age: 47.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male16161819221516151314252822613874
Female17121212181617121116243025918874
Total33283031403133272430495847153116148
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:53197.97%
Black:20.37%
Hispanic:*71.29%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:20.37%
Total:542100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:27750.83%40.4 years
Females:26849.17%47.4 years
Total:545100%44.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:69999.71%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:20.29%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:701100%
Total Native Population:701100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $50,000, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $5,937 (13.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $179. Family households earn a median of $61,250 versus $36,705 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,545). By gender, male median income is $61,250 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($51,279), with a current gap of $61,250 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.1%, which is slightly above the state rate (61.4%). The unemployment rate is 0.9%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
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
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
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
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
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
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:33463.50%
Unemployed:30.57%
Not In Labor Force:18935.93%
Total:526100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:9026.95%
Service:4714.07%
Sales and Office:7321.86%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:6118.26%
Production, transportation, and material moving:6318.86%
Total Civilian Employed Population:334100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $109,900, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $21,500 (24.32%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,000. The median gross rent is $432, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $3 (0.70%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $140. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.26% (51.66% with a mortgage, 48.34% free-and-clear) and renters 26.74% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the state rate (12.16%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
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
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:4963.64%
$500 to $999:1114.29%
$1,000 to $1,499:1316.88%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:45.19%
Total:77100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$429$379$406$431$511$475$500$568$572$342$397$393$432
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):10937.85%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):10235.42%
Renter Occupied:7726.74%
Total Occupied Housing Units:288100%

Occupied Housing Units:288100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:288100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:22277.08%
Multi-Family Units:3211.11%
Other Units:3411.81%
Total Housing Units:288100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 8.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 89.60%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 11.40%, which is on par with the state rate (5.00%). Private coverage is 49.40%, which is generally lower than the state rate (70.60%). The share of people in poverty is 34.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), 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 (54.34%). College enrollment is 20.09%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:336.85%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:173.53%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):21243.98%
Some college, no degree:15031.12%
Associate's degree:285.81%
Bachelor's degree:398.09%
Graduate or professional degree:30.62%
Total:482100%
High school or higher:43289.63%
Bachelor's degree or higher:428.71%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:34644.88%
Public Insurance:34544.75%
No Insurance:8010.38%
Total:771100%
Has Health Insurance:69189.62%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty14.7%15.6%8.8%7.6%9.8%11.3%8.7%8.2%14.6%29.6%31.2%29.0%34.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:3817.35%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):11954.34%
High school (grades 9-12):188.22%
College or graduate school:4420.09%
Total:219100%
Early Childhood:3817.35%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):17579.91%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 48853 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), 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:275Source: 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

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


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 470,434 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:470,434Source: 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


48854 | | 48852

Schools in ZIP Code 48853


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.

Waldron Elementary And Middle School 11214 West Kent St
Fowler, MI 48835
District: Fowler Public SchoolsNearby
Fowler High School 700 South Wright Rd
Fowler, MI 48835
District: Fowler Public SchoolsNearby
Gateway Elementary School 915 North Lansing St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
District: St. Johns Public SchoolsNearby
Eureka School 7500 N Welling Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
District: St. Johns Public SchoolsNearby
St Johns High School 501 W Sickels Street
St Johns, MI 48879
District: St. Johns Public SchoolsNearby
Most Holy Trinity School 11144 Kent St
Fowler, MI 48835
District: Private SchoolNearby
Countryside Christian School 4308 S Luce Rd
Ithaca, MI 48847
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Joseph Catholic School 201 E Cass St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 48853


Alma College 614 W Superior
Alma, MI 48801-1599
Type: Post Secondary
School Of Missionary Aviation Technology 84 E. Sprague Rd.
Ionia, MI 48846
Type: Post Secondary
Calvin University - Handlon Campus 1728 W. Bluewater Highway
Ionia, MI 48846-9571
Type: Post Secondary
Montcalm Community College 2800 College Dr.
Sidney, MI 48885-9723
Type: Post Secondary
Great Lakes Christian College 6211 W Willow Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917-1299
Type: Post Secondary
Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing 4106 W Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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