Gladwin, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48624

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

15,810
18/sq mi: $55,130
Median income: $163,500
Median home value: 15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 31th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 18
people per sq mi: 87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48624 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48624 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 878.3 square miles in Gladwin, Gladwin County, Michigan. The area is home to 15,810 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 48624 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48624 sits at $55,130 (25% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,478. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $163,500 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $673 per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48624 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 48624 sits relative to Michigan and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 48624

Retail trade

70
Construction

40
Health care and social assistance

39
Accommodation and food services

35
Other services (except public administration)

35

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, 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 48624, Gladwin, MI · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

15,810

Population

878.3

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48624?

51.6

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%

African American 0.4%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$55,130

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$32,478

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48624 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,130 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 51.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,057

Total Housing Units

7,105

Occupied Units

3,952

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%

Renter 13.0%

$163,500

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$673

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

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

+14.8%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48624 have increased 14.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+3.2%	127
2021	+14.6%	145
2022	+11.1%	161
2023	+7.8%	174
2024	+14.8%	200

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 305 business establishments in ZIP 48624, employing approximately 3,252 people with a combined annual payroll of $127,849,000.

305

Businesses

3,252

Employees

$127.8M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	70	22.9%
Construction	40	13.1%
Health care and social assistance	39	12.8%
Accommodation and food services	35	11.5%
Other services (except public administration)	35	11.5%
Manufacturing	14	4.6%
Finance and insurance	14	4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing	14	4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	11	3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	8	2.6%
Wholesale trade	6	2.0%
Transportation and warehousing	6	2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	4	1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	3	1.0%
Information	3	1.0%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48624 in? ▼

ZIP code 48624 (Gladwin) 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 48624? ▼

ZIP code 48624 in Gladwin, MI has a population of 15,810 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 48624? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 48624 is $55,130, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 48624? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 48624 is $163,500, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48624? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 48624 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 48624? ▼

ZIP code 48624 has 305 business establishments employing approximately 3,252 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 48624? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48624 are: Retail trade (70), Construction (40), Health care and social assistance (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 48624? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48624 increased by 14.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 48624? ▼

In ZIP code 48624, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 48624? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48624 is 28.4 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 48624? ▼

In ZIP code 48624, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48624? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 48624 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.