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ZIP code 48846: Ionia, MI

48846 is a ZIP code in Ionia, Michigan, mainly in Ionia County, part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. About 21,613 people live here.

Population
21,613
Median household income
$66,742
Typical home value
$228,900+5.3% in 12 months
Median rent
$885gross, per month
Median age
39.2
Homeowners
68.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 48846 details

CityIonia
StateMichigan
CountyIonia County
Metro areaGrand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area110.6 sq mi, plus 1 sq mi of water
Population density195 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher12.5% of adults 25+
Average commute23.5 minutes
Center coordinates42.98613, -85.05789

Median rent in 48846 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$543/mo
1 bedroom$736/mo
2 bedrooms$1,011/mo
3 bedrooms$1,241/mo
4 bedrooms$1,168/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 48846

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
48851Lyons, MI6.6 mi2,462
48865Orleans, MI7.6 mi1,884
48881Saranac, MI8.3 mi5,499
48860Muir, MI8.3 mi1,339
48870Palo, MI9.3 mi194
48834Fenwick, MI9.9 mi2,139
48875Portland, MI10.5 mi11,400
48887Smyrna, MI11.5 mi—

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 48846?

A typical home in ZIP code 48846 is worth about $228,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $66,742 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Michigan average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $228,900 homeWhat can a $66,742 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 48846

What city is ZIP code 48846?

ZIP code 48846 is in Ionia, MI, in Ionia County.

What county is ZIP code 48846 in?

48846 is mainly in Ionia County, Michigan.

What is the population of ZIP code 48846?

About 21,613 people live in ZIP code 48846, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 48846 in?

48846 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.