ZIP Code 48827 - Eaton Rapids Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 48827 is located in Eaton Rapids Michigan. Portions of 48827 are also in Eaton Rapids Township and Hamlin Township (Eaton County) and Onondaga Township and Brookfield Township (Eaton County) and Aurelius Township and Eaton Township and Windsor Charter Township and Springport Township and Onondaga. 48827 is primarily within Eaton County, with some portions in Ingham County. Regionally, 48827 is located in the Lansing Area.
ZIP Code 48827 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Eaton Rapids |
| Primary County | Eaton County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 15,999 |
| Area Code(s) | 517 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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48827 Demographics
48827 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 48827 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48827 is White. The current unemployment level in 48827 is 5.1%.
| Population | 15,999 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.17% |
| Population Density | 137 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,716 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $70,812 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $463,370 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.34% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.06% |
48827 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,793 | 93.34% |
| Black | 156 | 0.98% |
| Hispanic | 780 | 4.92% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48827 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,970 | 91.63% |
| Black | 32 | 1.49% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 5.91% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48827 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,316 | 13.59% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,283 | 13.25% |
| High School Diploma | 2,844 | 29.37% |
| No High School Diploma | 96 | 0.99% |
| GED or Alternate | 314 | 3.24% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,825 | 18.85% |
| Associates Degree | 1,220 | 12.6% |
| Masters Degree | 634 | 6.55% |
| Professional Degree | 80 | 0.83% |
| Doctorate Degree | 71 | 0.73% |
48827 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.50892258, -84.65856934 |
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| Region | Lansing Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Lansing-East Lansing, MI |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 117 Square Miles |
48827 Schools
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48827 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 56g - Lansing Loamy Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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