ZIP 48813 — 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 Charlotte city, MI (48813)

Median Income

$77,431

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+793

Wealth inflow

Population

20,263

Unemployment

3.8%

0.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 793 for ZIP 48813 (Charlotte city, 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

3.8%+2% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.8%-54% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.4%-11% vs US avg

440

Establishments

5,844

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.1%
Construction5.8%
Manufacturing20.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade12.5%
Transportation, utilities5.8%
Information0.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.3%
Professional, scientific, management8.3%
Education, health care, social18.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.5%
Other services4.3%
Public administration6.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 48813 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.1%, median income fell 1.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.3%.

Median Income

$77,431

+3% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate