ZIP Code 48612

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Beaverton · Gladwin County · Michigan

Population
9,259

30/sq mi

Median income
$55,761

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$164,000

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.0%

Median age 49.2

Land area
312.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 48612 in Beaverton, Michigan has a population of 9,259. The median household income is $55,761, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $164,000, 41% below the US average. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48612 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 312.8 square miles in Beaverton, Gladwin County, Michigan. The area is home to 9,259 residents, producing a population density of 30 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48612 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48612 sits at $55,761 (24% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $33,121. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $164,000 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $741 per month, and 83.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48612 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Gladwin County, so you can benchmark 48612 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 48612

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48612.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48612, Beaverton, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,259

Population

312.8

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48612?

49.2

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$55,761

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$33,121

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,333

Total Housing Units

3,767

Occupied Units

1,566

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$164,000

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$741

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

177

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+77%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48612 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 128
2021 +9.3% 139
2022 +14.6% 160
2023 +11.0% 177
2024 -0.4% 177

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 122 business establishments in ZIP 48612, employing approximately 1,559 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,635,000.

122

Businesses

1,559

Employees

$87.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 20.5%
Retail trade 19 15.6%
Manufacturing 14 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 14 11.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 9 7.4%
Wholesale trade 8 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48612 vs 48628 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48628 Hope, MI 1,938 8.5 mi
48618 Coleman, MI 5,393 11.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48612 in?
ZIP code 48612 (Beaverton) is located in Gladwin County, Michigan. Gladwin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gladwin-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48612?
ZIP code 48612 in Beaverton, MI has a population of 9,259 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48612?
The median household income in ZIP 48612 is $55,761, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48612?
The median home value in ZIP 48612 is $164,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48612?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48612 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48612?
ZIP code 48612 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,559 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48612?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48612 are: Construction (25), Retail trade (19), Manufacturing (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48612?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48612 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48612?
In ZIP code 48612, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48612?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48612 is 31.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48612?
In ZIP code 48612, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48612?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48612 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Beaverton, MI

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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