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ZIP code 48861: Mulliken, MI

48861 is a ZIP code in Mulliken, Michigan, mainly in Eaton County, part of the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area. About 1,774 people live here.

Population
1,774
Median household income
$89,412
Typical home value
$234,100+5.5% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,039gross, per month
Median age
44.8
Homeowners
94.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 48861 details

CityMulliken
StateMichigan
CountyEaton County (also partly Ionia County)
Metro areaLansing-East Lansing, MI
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area26.2 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water
Population density68 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher33.4% of adults 25+
Average commute29.5 minutes
Center coordinates42.72943, -84.91560

Median rent in 48861 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
2 bedrooms$935/mo
3 bedrooms$1,154/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 48861

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
48890Sunfield, MI3.7 mi2,055
48837Grand Ledge, MI7.4 mi19,947
49096Vermontville, MI7.9 mi3,305
48875Portland, MI9.2 mi11,400
48908Lansing, MI10.0 mi—
48822Eagle, MI10.6 mi2,379
48876Potterville, MI10.8 mi4,360
48897Woodland, MI11.0 mi1,669

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 48861?

A typical home in ZIP code 48861 is worth about $234,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $89,412 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Michigan average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $234,100 homeWhat can a $89,412 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 48861

What city is ZIP code 48861?

ZIP code 48861 is in Mulliken, MI, in Eaton County.

What county is ZIP code 48861 in?

48861 is mainly in Eaton County, Michigan, and partly in Ionia County.

What is the population of ZIP code 48861?

About 1,774 people live in ZIP code 48861, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 48861 in?

48861 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.