Alma, MI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 48801 serves a portion of Alma, Michigan, within Gratiot County. This community is home to approximately 32,585 residents, with a median age of 43.4 years. The median household income of $71,751 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $265,478 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 48% owner-occupied and 52% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Alma is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 89 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 70% and an unemployment rate of 2.8%, 48801 reflects the economic character of Gratiot County in Michigan.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 32,585 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 13,609 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $71,751 | ↑ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $265,478 | ↓ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 89 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ↓ 28% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 26.9% | ↑ 136% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 70% | ↑ 100% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 43.4 yrs | ↑ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 48% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 52% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 14,011 | — |