ZIP 48421 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Millers Lake CDP, MI (48421)

Median Income

$69,597

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+254

Wealth inflow

Population

6,488

Unemployment

9.7%

6.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 254 for ZIP 48421 (Millers Lake CDP, MI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

9.7%+161% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.4%-61% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.7%-43% vs US avg

Establishments

198

Employees

~4 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.2%
Construction10.1%
Manufacturing22.5%
Wholesale trade1.0%
Retail trade9.2%
Transportation, utilities4.4%
Information0.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.1%
Professional, scientific, management8.0%
Education, health care, social23.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.3%
Other services5.6%
Public administration3.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 48421 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.2%, median income rose 1.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.5%.

Median Income

$69,597

-7% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate