| City: | Pompeii, Michigan |
| County: | Gratiot County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:59:45 AM |
| Population: | 158 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 989 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.1869, -84.6013 |
| Land Area: | 0.576 sq mi |
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Pompeii is a tiny farming community in Gratiot County, Michigan. With just 158 residents, it's one of Michigan's smallest places with its own ZIP code. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no street delivery available anywhere in the service area. All 158 residents must pick up their mail at the local post office.
The post office maintains 62 PO Boxes for 53 occupied households, giving an adoption rate of 1.17. That slight excess suggests a few surrounding farms or properties also use Pompeii as their mailing address. Rural route R001 handles delivery to addresses outside the village core, but within the ZIP boundary, the post office box is the only option.
Pompeii's street grid tells the story of a small town laid out in the 19th century. Fulton Street runs east-west through the center, crossed by State Street running north-south. Numbered streets (3rd, 4th, 5th) fill out a compact grid covering less than 0.6 square miles. Census records show 73 housing structures built before 1939, more than the 63 total units that exist today. Some of old Pompeii has disappeared over the decades.
The population skews toward working families. Median age is 36.3 years, and household size averages about 3 people. Owner-occupancy runs high at 83%, with a median home value of $108,900. Median household income of $73,988 sits above the national average. The workforce leans heavily toward transportation, warehousing, and utilities, with 84 workers in that sector. About a quarter of workers (25.3%) work from home.
Classic small-town grid with Fulton and State as main streets, plus numbered side streets.
ZIP Code 48874 has 158 residents and 53 households (average 2.98 persons per household). The median age is 36.3 years, younger than the state (40.1) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 42.4% male and 57.6% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.8%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 158Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 107Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 274.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $75,774Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 53Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $111,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.98Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.16Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 217 | 268 | 212 | 199 | 196 | 118 | 88 | 79 | 188 | 186 | 216 | 185 | 160 | 107 |
| Decennial Census | 180 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 158 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.3
Male Median Age: 31.9
Female Median Age: 37.5
| 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 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 5 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| White: | 153 | 97.45% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 2.55% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 157 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 67 | 42.41% | 31.9 years |
| Females: | 91 | 57.59% | 37.5 years |
| Total: | 158 | 100% | 36.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 107 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 107 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 107 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $75,774, which is lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $27,857 (58.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,536. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $76,548 for nonfamily households (a difference of $76,548). By gender, male median income is $58,611 and female is $33,750, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $24,861 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.6%, which is about the same as the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (54.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,917 | $34,563 | $33,100 | $36,838 | $65,208 | $49,375 | $32,750 | $41,250 | $65,238 | $61,736 | $64,125 | $71,310 | $73,988 | $75,774 |
| Median Family Income | $48,636 | $50,708 | $34,300 | $36,838 | $66,667 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $66,310 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $61,667 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,103 | $21,071 | $21,184 | $21,250 | $21,875 | $26,250 | $2,499 | $32,500 | $40,357 | $60,139 | $62,813 | $70,893 | $74,226 | $76,548 |
| Median Male Income | $50,417 | $24,750 | $40,357 | $40,179 | $0 | $40,357 | $44,375 | $78,542 | $0 | $0 | $39,087 | $46,667 | $55,341 | $58,611 |
| Median Female Income | $24,018 | $26,121 | $26,625 | $26,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,250 | $17,917 | $18,315 | $17,933 | $21,154 | $22,344 | $33,750 |
| Employed: | 62 | 62.63% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 37 | 37.37% |
| Total: | 99 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 10 | 16.13% |
| Service: | 7 | 11.29% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 3.23% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 9 | 14.52% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 34 | 54.84% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 62 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $111,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $4,300 (4.02%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (64.71% with a mortgage, 35.29% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $107,000 | $106,500 | $67,500 | $67,000 | $53,000 | $64,400 | $80,800 | $93,300 | $77,600 | $83,600 | $80,500 | $97,100 | $108,900 | $111,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 33 | 64.71% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 18 | 35.29% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 51 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
In 2024, 45.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 86.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.30 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (66.67%). College enrollment is 66.67%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 25 | 33.78% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8 | 10.81% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 9.46% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 34 | 45.95% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 74 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 34 | 45.95% |
| Private Insurance: | 92 | 74.80% |
| Public Insurance: | 31 | 25.20% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 123 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 123 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 5.1% | 6.9% | 12.3% | 17.4% | 31.0% | 40.7% | 58.3% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8 | 33.33% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 16 | 66.67% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 8 | 33.33% |
ZIP Code 48874 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 12 people with an annual payroll of $409,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 113Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $78,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $409,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 12Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 48874 is located in Gratiot County, Michigan, within the Alma, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10940) and Michigan's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 42,476 people, about 0.37% of whom live in ZIP Code 48874. It covers 0.576 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Alma, MISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 10940Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 42,476Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.576 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3281.19 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 48874 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.