ZIP Code 48642 - Midland Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 48642 is located in Midland Michigan. Portions of 48642 are also in Larkin Charter Township and Mills Township (Midland County) and Beaver Township (Bay County) and Lincoln Township (Midland County) and Midland Charter Township and Williams Charter Township and Homer Township (Midland County) and Hope Township (Midland County). 48642 is primarily within Midland County, with some portions in Bay County. Regionally, 48642 is located in the Flint-Saginaw-Bay City Area.
ZIP Code 48642 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Midland |
| Primary County | Midland County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 33,483 |
| Area Code(s) | 989 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 48642 Map
48642 Demographics
48642 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 48642 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48642 is White. The current unemployment level in 48642 is 5.1%.
| Population | 33,483 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 317 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,091 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,525 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $439,230 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.51% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 87.98% |
48642 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,821 | 89.4% |
| Black | 679 | 2.04% |
| Hispanic | 1,124 | 3.37% |
| Asian | 1,529 | 4.58% |
| Native American | 162 | 0.49% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 43 | 0.13% |
48642 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,038 | 90.5% |
| Black | 81 | 2.41% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 4.47% |
| Asian | 65 | 1.94% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.18% |
48642 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,775 | 8.51% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,999 | 23.96% |
| High School Diploma | 4,965 | 23.79% |
| No High School Diploma | 281 | 1.35% |
| GED or Alternate | 567 | 2.72% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,035 | 14.54% |
| Associates Degree | 2,138 | 10.25% |
| Masters Degree | 2,198 | 10.53% |
| Professional Degree | 397 | 1.9% |
| Doctorate Degree | 512 | 2.45% |
48642 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.69783783, -84.22583008 |
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| Region | Flint-Saginaw-Bay City Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Midland, MI Bay City, MI |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 106 Square Miles |
48642 Schools
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48642 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 57e - Saginaw Lake Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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