ZIP Code 48662 - Wheeler Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 48662 is located in Wheeler Michigan. Portions of 48662 are also in Wheeler Township and Lafayette Township and Porter Township (Midland County). 48662 is primarily within Gratiot County, with some portions in Midland County. Regionally, 48662 is located in the Flint-Saginaw-Bay City Area.
ZIP Code 48662 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Wheeler |
| Primary County | Gratiot County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,293 |
| Area Code(s) | 989 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 48662 Map
48662 Demographics
48662 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 48662 is White. The current unemployment level in 48662 is 5.1%.
| Population | 1,293 |
| Population Growth Rate | -15.27% |
| Population Density | 31 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 541 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,388 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $271,570 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.07% |
48662 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,343 | 96.07% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 3.93% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48662 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 120 | 12.38% |
| Bachelor Degree | 62 | 6.4% |
| High School Diploma | 485 | 50.05% |
| No High School Diploma | 5 | 0.52% |
| GED or Alternate | 32 | 3.3% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 181 | 18.68% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 6.19% |
| Masters Degree | 22 | 2.27% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.21% |
48662 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.40689468, -84.4134903 |
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| Region | Flint-Saginaw-Bay City Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Alma, MI Midland, MI |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 42 Square Miles |
48662 Schools
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48662 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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