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Zip Code 48738 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    1,267
  • Density
    117 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $141,800
  • Med. Rent
    $663

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 48738 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#196 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Occupied-to-vacant Homes Ratio 1:1.52
#433 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Number Of Families-to-population Percentage 32.12%
#539 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Population Not Enrolled In School 85.78%
#1,165 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Walk To Work 8.87%
#1,577 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of English Language Spoken 94%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 48738 is 1,267 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:0.95 | Zip Code 48738 land area is 10.8729 sq. miles | Population density is 116.53 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 56.9
Median Age - Male 56.9
Median Age - Female 56.9

Median age of zip code 48738 is 3.5% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 53% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 48738 is 4% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 58.9% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 48738 median age is 2.3% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 47.8% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 1251
Black or African American population 2
Asian population 0
American Indian and Alaska Native population 0
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 2

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.3% Czech 0.8%
Danish 0.3% Dutch 2.1%
English 17.7% French No Basque 7.1%
French Canadian 3.8% German 28.5%
Greek 0.1% Hungarian 0.6%
Irish 13.7% Italian 2.9%
Lithuanian 0.5% Norwegian 1.1%
Polish 7.3% Portuguese 0.7%
Russian 1.4% Scotch-Irish 1.4%
Scottish 3.7% Slovak 0%
Subsaharan African 0% Swedish 2%
Swiss 0.9% Ukrainian 0.4%
USA 8.4% Welsh 1.2%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0% Other Ancestries 9.4%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 407
Married couples 89.19%
Other couples 10.81%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 23.34% 32.22%
$30,000 and $50,000 26.29% 27.82%
$50,000 and $100,000 34.4% 28.52%
$100,000 and $200,000 10.32% 7.39%
$200,000 or more 5.65% 4.05%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 97.71%
Spanish language 0%
Other European language 2.13%
Asian language 0%
Other language 0.16%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 568
Detached housing units 93.13%
Attached housing units 2.29%
2 units 0%
3 - 4 units 0%
5 - 9 units 0.53%
10 - 19 units 0%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 4.05%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 77.06%
Use public transportation 0%
Use Motorcycle 0.61%
Use bicycle 0%
Walk to work 8.87%
Work at home 13.46%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 2.96%
Attend Public School 9.58%
Attend college undergraduate program 1.68%
Attent graduate studies 0%
Not enrolled in school 85.78%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 1.36%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 9.01%
High school diploma 31.55%
Some college, no degree 32.91%
Associate degree 10.9%
Bachelor's degree 13.52%
Graduate or professional degree 0.73%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 19
Retail Trade 5
Other Services (except Public Administration) 3
Finance and Insurance 2
Construction 2
Manufacturing 2
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 1
Information 1
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 1
Wholesale Trade 1
Accommodation and Food Services 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 39.72%
Housing vacant 60.28%
Housing occupied by owner 95.95%
Housing occupied by tenant 4.05%
Total Rented Units 23
Median Contract Gross Rent $529
Median Gross Rent $663
Median Home Value $141,800

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 48738 median gross rent is 25.33% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $0
1 Bedroom $0
2 Bedrooms $0
3 Bedrooms $0
4 Bedrooms $0
AVERAGE RENT $0

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 1430
Detached housing units 95.1%
Attached housing units 0.91%
2 units 0%
3 - 4 units 0%
5 - 9 units 1.47%
10 - 19 units 0%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 2.52%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $861,300
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $437,800
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $423,500

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Zip Codes Near 48738

Zip Code City County Distance
48740 Harrisville Alcona 7.87 ml
48742 Lincoln Alcona 8.99 ml
48745 Mikado Alcona 12.45 ml
48750 Oscoda Iosco 13.92 ml
48705 Barton City Alcona 15.23 ml
48721 Black River Alcona 16.29 ml
48762 Spruce Alcona 17.71 ml
48730 East Tawas Iosco 18.04 ml
48737 Glennie Alcona 18.13 ml
48728 Curran Alcona 24.17 ml