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 Moderate-density area
- $53,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $122,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48658 (Standish, MI) fell -2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.1 in 2023 to 157.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,764. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $122,000 (44% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $711; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Arenac County, so 48658 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 48658?
45.2
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$29,764
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48658 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Standish, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,750 17th percentile higher than 17% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,427housing units
2,427
Total Housing Units
1,994
Occupied Units
433
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$122,000
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 48650
Pinconning (48650)
7,253 residents
- 48658
Standish (48658)
5,138 residents
- 48659 2,850
Sterling (48659)
2,850 residents
- 48766 1,270
Twining (48766)
1,270 residents
- 48749 1,094
Omer (48749)
1,094 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48658 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48658 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48650
Pinconning (48650)
$61,911 median income
- 48659
Sterling (48659)
$58,750 median income
- 48766
Twining (48766)
$56,583 median income
- 48658
Standish (48658)
$53,750 median income
- 48749
Omer (48749)
$51,544 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48658, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,138 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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