ZIP Code 48890 in Sunfield, MI

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Sunfield, Michigan
Counties:Eaton County[Primary]
Ionia County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:34:28 PM
Population:2,073 [See All]
Area Code:517
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.7645, -84.9649
Land Area:31.626 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 48890 has 2,073 residents and 816 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 40.1 years, about the same as the state (40.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.7% male and 48.3% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.9%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4%, 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:2,073Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,967Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,785Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:65.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$66,833Source: Census ACS
Households:816Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$170,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.50Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.81Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,0301,9331,9452,0962,1021,9992,0452,1292,0591,9761,9681,9761,967
Decennial Census2,152------------------2,073------
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: 40.1

Male Median Age: 40.1

Female Median Age: 40.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male74737360437560757859676280576046209
Female476668844655587647706877646348341912
Total12113914114489130118151125129135139144120108803921
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,90692.30%
Black:140.68%
Hispanic:*924.46%
Asian:70.34%
American Indian:20.10%
Hawaiian:10.05%
Other:432.08%
Total:2,065100%
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:1,07151.66%40.1 years
Females:1,00248.34%40.1 years
Total:2,073100%40.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,95299.24%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:80.41%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:20.10%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:50.36%
Total Population:1,967100%
Total Native Population:1,96099.64%
Total Foreign-born Population:70.36%
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 $66,833, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $15,166 (29.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,545. Family households earn a median of $80,000 versus $30,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $49,375). By gender, male median income is $57,981 and female is $41,065, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $16,916 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.5%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is notably higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.8%).

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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$51,667$52,574$47,563$54,398$52,500$53,250$57,206$57,950$55,288$58,426$58,828$65,063$66,833
Median Family Income$56,411$57,933$52,778$60,455$59,412$61,250$63,292$64,115$64,519$65,781$68,456$77,466$80,000
Median NonFamily Income$32,708$38,333$26,806$25,625$25,556$25,583$24,896$27,273$27,273$30,893$29,167$33,182$30,625
Median Male Income$39,167$35,667$35,481$40,859$46,563$45,924$46,500$45,250$43,519$43,583$48,421$55,000$57,981
Median Female Income$33,750$35,577$34,777$34,390$39,205$42,500$44,432$37,426$44,063$34,125$33,802$36,071$41,065
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:77852.04%
Unemployed:573.81%
Not In Labor Force:66044.15%
Total:1,495100%
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:21627.76%
Service:11715.04%
Sales and Office:17422.37%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:11214.40%
Production, transportation, and material moving:15920.44%
Total Civilian Employed Population:778100%
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 $170,000, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $47,000 (38.21%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,200. The median gross rent is $1,057, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $325 (44.40%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $391. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.16% (53.31% with a mortgage, 46.69% free-and-clear) and renters 23.84% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.14%, which is far 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$123,000$119,400$114,500$110,200$114,800$124,200$138,400$140,700$149,800$138,900$135,800$160,900$170,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:84.57%
$500 to $999:5531.43%
$1,000 to $1,499:7744.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:1910.86%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:169.14%
Total:175100%
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$732$727$764$788$750$713$725$675$666$814$845$918$1,057
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):29840.60%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):26135.56%
Renter Occupied:17523.84%
Total Occupied Housing Units:734100%

Occupied Housing Units:73493.86%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):486.14%
Total Housing Units:782100%
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:67686.45%
Multi-Family Units:243.07%
Other Units:8210.49%
Total Housing Units:782100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 14.10% 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 90.30%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 5.00%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.10%, which is on par with the state rate (8.80%), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.70 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 elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 8.26%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:70.53%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1229.17%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):58944.29%
Some college, no degree:30723.08%
Associate's degree:1178.80%
Bachelor's degree:15111.35%
Graduate or professional degree:372.78%
Total:1,330100%
High school or higher:1,20190.30%
Bachelor's degree or higher:18814.14%
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:1,37558.61%
Public Insurance:87437.25%
No Insurance:974.13%
Total:2,346100%
Has Health Insurance:2,24995.87%
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 Poverty8.1%7.4%8.9%6.9%3.5%2.5%3.1%3.9%3.4%6.9%8.9%8.4%8.1%
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:5412.39%
Kindergarten:255.73%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):21850.00%
High school (grades 9-12):10323.62%
College or graduate school:368.26%
Total:436100%
Early Childhood:7918.12%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):34679.36%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 48890 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 28 business establishments, employing about 350 people with an annual payroll of $20,286,000. USPS data shows 714 residential mailboxes and 20 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:714Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:20Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:848Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:690Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:24Source: USPS
# of Businesses:28Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$6,423,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$20,286,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:350Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 48890 is located in Eaton County, Michigan, within the Lansing-East Lansing, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29620) and Michigan's 2nd and 7th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 470,434 people, about 0.44% of whom live in ZIP Code 48890. It covers 31.626 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.097 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:31.626 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.097 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02,07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3281.19, 4227.73 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2677420Source: Census
Place Name:Sunfield village; MichiganSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


48891 | | 48889

Schools in ZIP Code 48890


We could not locate which school district 48890 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.

Maplewood School 170 Seminary St
Vermontville, MI 49096
District: Maple Valley SchoolsNearby
Strange School 8981 Oneida Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
District: Oneida Township School District 3Nearby
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School 600 W South St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
District: Grand Ledge Public SchoolsNearby
Tc Holbrook Elementary School 615 Jones St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
District: Grand Ledge Public SchoolsNearby
Grand Ledge High School 820 Spring St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
District: Grand Ledge Public SchoolsNearby
St Patrick School 122 N W St
Portland, MI 48875
District: Private SchoolNearby
Faith Christian School 7455 Woodland Rd
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
District: Private SchoolNearby
Walnut Corner School 6420 Lamie Hwy
Vermontville, MI 49096
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 48890


School Of Missionary Aviation Technology 84 E. Sprague Rd.
Ionia, MI 48846
Type: Post Secondary
Davenport University - Treasury Site Dimondale Dept Of Treasury Operations Center
Dimondale, MI 48821-5004
Type: Post Secondary
Great Lakes Christian College 6211 W Willow Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917-1299
Type: Post Secondary
Calvin University - Handlon Campus 1728 W. Bluewater Highway
Ionia, MI 48846-9571
Type: Post Secondary
Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing 4106 W Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
Type: Post Secondary
Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School 300 S Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
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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