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Standish, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48658

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

5,138
24/sq mi
$53,750
Median income
$122,000
Median home value
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48658 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48658 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Standish, Arenac County, Michigan, home to 5,138 residents across 210.6 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48658 reports a modest median household income of $53,750 (27% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,764. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.4%. Median home value sits at $122,000 (44% below the state average), median rent at $711 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 48658 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Arenac County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 48658

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Standish, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48658.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48658, Standish, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,138

Population

210.6

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48658?

45.2

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$53,750

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$29,764

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48658 ranks nationally

Standish, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,750 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,427

Total Housing Units

1,994

Occupied Units

433

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$122,000

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$711

Median Rent

1973

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

-2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

158

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+58%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48658 have decreased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -6.5% 105
2021 +29.1% 136
2022 +18.5% 161
2023 -0.1% 161
2024 -2.0% 158

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 180 business establishments in ZIP 48658, employing approximately 2,581 people with a combined annual payroll of $124,390,000.

180

Businesses

2,581

Employees

$124.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 37 20.6%
Health care and social assistance 29 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 23 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 19 10.6%
Manufacturing 15 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 6.7%
Finance and insurance 11 6.1%
Construction 8 4.4%
Wholesale trade 6 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.7%

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 48658 vs 48749 →

ZIP 48658 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 48658 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 48658 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 48658 ranks #4 of 5 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
48749 Omer, MI 1,094 5.7 mi
48659 Sterling, MI 2,850 8.2 mi
48650 Pinconning, MI 7,253 9.8 mi
48766 Twining, MI 1,270 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Arenac County

48703 standard
Au Gres, MI
Pop: 3,238
48610 standard
Alger, MI
Pop: 3,083
48659 standard
Sterling, MI
Pop: 2,850
48766 standard
Twining, MI
Pop: 1,270
48749 standard
Omer, MI
Pop: 1,094
48765 standard
Turner, MI
Pop: 725

Related Areas

Arenac County Standish, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48658 in? ▼
ZIP code 48658 (Standish) is located in Arenac County, Michigan. Arenac County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/arenac-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48658? ▼
ZIP code 48658 in Standish, MI has a population of 5,138 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48658? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48658 is $53,750, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48658? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48658 is $122,000, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48658? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48658 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48658? ▼
ZIP code 48658 has 180 business establishments employing approximately 2,581 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48658? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48658 are: Retail trade (37), Health care and social assistance (29), Accommodation and food services (23). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48658? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48658 decreased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. 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 48658? ▼
In ZIP code 48658, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 48658? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48658 is 26.1 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 48658? ▼
In ZIP code 48658, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48658? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48658 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.