Comins, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48619

Oscoda County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

465
2/sq mi
$46,422
Median income
$165,100
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Comins pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48619 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48619 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 202.2 square miles in Comins, Oscoda County, Michigan. The area is home to 465 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 48619 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48619 sits at $46,422 (37% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $27,576. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 11.2%. On housing, the median home value is $165,100 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $575 per month, and 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48619 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Oscoda County, so you can benchmark 48619 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 →

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 48619, Comins, 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

465

Population

202.2

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48619?

63.3

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$46,422

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$27,576

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

11.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 48619 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,422 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

423

Total Housing Units

215

Occupied Units

208

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$165,100

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$575

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 48619, employing approximately 78 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,940,000.

14

Businesses

78

Employees

$2.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 4 28.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 21.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
48621 Fairview, MI 1,359 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48619 in?
ZIP code 48619 (Comins) is located in Oscoda County, Michigan. Oscoda County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oscoda-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48619?
ZIP code 48619 in Comins, MI has a population of 465 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48619?
The median household income in ZIP 48619 is $46,422, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48619?
The median home value in ZIP 48619 is $165,100, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48619?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48619 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48619?
ZIP code 48619 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 78 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48619?
In ZIP code 48619, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48619?
In ZIP code 48619, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48619?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48619 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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