Higgins Lake, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48627

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

141
251/sq mi
$165,600
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Higgins Lake pairs below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
251
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48627 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48627 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.6 square miles in Higgins Lake, Roscommon County, Michigan. The area is home to 141 residents, producing a population density of 251 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 48627 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48627 sits at -, while per-capita income is $41,900. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $165,600 (25% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48627 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Roscommon County, so you can benchmark 48627 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 48627, Higgins Lake, 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

141

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

251

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48627?

69.3

Median Age

63.1%

Male

36.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$41,900

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

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

What does housing look like?

301

Total Housing Units

36

Occupied Units

265

Vacant Units

1.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$165,600

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 48627, employing approximately 4 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,000.

3

Businesses

4

Employees

$46K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 48627 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48627 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48630 Houghton Lake Heights, MI 69 9.5 mi
48653 Roscommon, MI 10,293 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48627 in?
ZIP code 48627 (Higgins Lake) is located in Roscommon County, Michigan. Roscommon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roscommon-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48627?
ZIP code 48627 in Higgins Lake, MI has a population of 141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48627?
The median home value in ZIP 48627 is $165,600, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48627?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48627 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48627?
ZIP code 48627 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 4 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48627?
In ZIP code 48627, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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