ZIP Code 48637 - Merrill Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 48637 is located in Merrill Michigan. Portions of 48637 are also in Jonesfield Township and Lakefield Township (Saginaw County) and Mount Haley Township and Wheeler Township and Lafayette Township and Porter Township (Midland County) and Richland Township (Saginaw County) and Fremont Township (Saginaw County). 48637 is primarily within Saginaw County, with some portions in Midland County and Gratiot County. Regionally, 48637 is located in the Flint-Saginaw-Bay City Area.
ZIP Code 48637 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Merrill |
| Primary County | Saginaw County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,104 |
| Area Code(s) | 989 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 48637 Map
48637 Demographics
48637 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 48637 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48637 is White. The current unemployment level in 48637 is 5.1%.
| Population | 3,104 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 41 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,261 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,929 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $344,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.65% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 91.95% |
48637 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,787 | 88.65% |
| Black | 11 | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 329 | 10.46% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48637 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 514 | 93.45% |
| Black | 3 | 0.55% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 5.82% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48637 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 196 | 9.19% |
| Bachelor Degree | 217 | 10.18% |
| High School Diploma | 887 | 41.6% |
| No High School Diploma | 31 | 1.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 73 | 3.42% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 388 | 18.2% |
| Associates Degree | 220 | 10.32% |
| Masters Degree | 101 | 4.74% |
| Professional Degree | 15 | 0.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4 | 0.19% |
48637 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.41489792, -84.33493042 |
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| Region | Flint-Saginaw-Bay City Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Saginaw, MI Midland, MI Alma, MI |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 76 Square Miles |
48637 Schools
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48637 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 57e - Saginaw Lake Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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