Rose City, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48654

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

2,521
10/sq mi
$45,202
Median income
$140,800
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rose City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48654 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48654 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 244.8 square miles in Rose City, Ogemaw County, Michigan. The area is home to 2,521 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 48654 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48654 sits at $45,202 (38% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,047. The poverty rate stands at 18.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $140,800 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $732 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48654 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Ogemaw County, so you can benchmark 48654 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 48654

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48654.

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 48654, Rose City, 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

2,521

Population

244.8

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48654?

58.2

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$45,202

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$30,047

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48654 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,202 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,965

Total Housing Units

1,095

Occupied Units

870

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$140,800

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$732

Median Rent

1973

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

+16.6%

YoY Change (2024)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48654 have increased 16.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 118
2021 +22.3% 144
2022 +2.5% 148
2023 +8.1% 160
2024 +16.6% 186

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 68 business establishments in ZIP 48654, employing approximately 432 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,783,000.

68

Businesses

432

Employees

$15.8M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 17.6%
Accommodation and food services 10 14.7%
Manufacturing 9 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 8 11.8%
Finance and insurance 5 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 5 7.3%
Construction 4 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.4%

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 48654 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 48654 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 48654 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48654 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48635 Lupton, MI 1,573 7.7 mi
48661 West Branch, MI 10,691 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48654 in?
ZIP code 48654 (Rose City) is located in Ogemaw County, Michigan. Ogemaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ogemaw-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48654?
ZIP code 48654 in Rose City, MI has a population of 2,521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48654?
The median household income in ZIP 48654 is $45,202, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48654?
The median home value in ZIP 48654 is $140,800, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48654?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48654 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48654?
ZIP code 48654 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 432 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48654?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48654 are: Retail trade (12), Accommodation and food services (10), Manufacturing (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48654?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48654 increased by 16.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 48654?
In ZIP code 48654, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 48654?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48654 is 26.2 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 48654?
In ZIP code 48654, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48654?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48654 is 18.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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