ZIP Code 48658

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Standish · Arenac County · Michigan

Population
5,138

24/sq mi

Median income
$53,750

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$122,000

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.7%

Median age 45.2

Land area
210.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 48658 in Standish, Michigan has a population of 5,138. The median household income is $53,750, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $122,000, 56% below the US average. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48658 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 210.6 square miles in Standish, Arenac County, Michigan. The area is home to 5,138 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 48658 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48658 sits at $53,750 (27% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,764. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $122,000 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $711 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48658 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Arenac County, so you can benchmark 48658 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 48658

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,138

Population

210.6

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Standish, MI

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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