ZIP Code 48851

ZIP code 48851, centered on Belding, sits in middle-income territory. Households here earn a median of $65,726, while per-capita income reaches $28,526 — a spread that points to a working- and middle-class mix rather than an affluent one. Homes carry a median value of $158,000, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.13% means owners pay roughly $1,785 annually on a house at that price. Sales tax runs 6.00%, so everyday purchases carry a steady but unremarkable charge. Together, these figures describe a community where wages are steady, housing stays within reach, and the tax load is part of ordinary budgeting.