🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

48642

Midland

ZIP Code 48642 is a standard zip code serving Midland, Midland, Michigan (MI), in Midland County, United States. It has an estimated population of 32,277 with a median household income of $54,996. The area falls within the America/Detroit timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Michigan (MI)
County: Midland
City: Midland
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 43.637500
Longitude: -84.197900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 114.30 mi²
Water Area: 0.61 mi²
Population Density: 282.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 43.827635°N, 43.583282°S, -84.107291°E, -84.368472°W

With 32,277 residents spread across 114.30 square miles, this area has a population density of 282.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

32,277

Population

90th percentile

$54,996

Median Income

65th percentile

$137,000

Median Home Value

50th percentile

114.30 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 48642 is $54,996, and the median home value is $137,000.

Housing

13,560

Total Units

12,860

Occupied Units

94.8%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Midland, MI.

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48686

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