Akron, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48701
Tuscola County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,368
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,969
- Median income Near-median income area
- $112,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Akron pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48701 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 48701 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Akron, Tuscola County, Michigan, home to just 1,368 residents across 109.4 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48701 reports a modest median household income of $62,969 (14% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,445. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,200 (49% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $863; owner occupancy is 84.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tuscola County, so 48701 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 48701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Akron, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48701.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 48701, Akron, 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
1,368
Population
109.4
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48701?
44.4
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
0.6%
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?
$62,969
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$39,445
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48701 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Akron, 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)
$62,969 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
691housing units
691
Total Housing Units
625
Occupied Units
66
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,200
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$863
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 48701, employing approximately 120 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,063,000.
21
Businesses
120
Employees
$6.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 23.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 14.3% |
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 48701 vs 48733 →
ZIP 48701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48757
Reese (48757)
3,817 residents
- 48767
Unionville (48767)
2,162 residents
- 48733
Fairgrove (48733)
1,758 residents
- 48701 1,368
Akron (48701)
1,368 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48701 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48767
Unionville (48767)
$77,938 median income
- 48757
Reese (48757)
$73,832 median income
- 48701
Akron (48701)
$62,969 median income
- 48733
Fairgrove (48733)
$60,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48701 ranks #3 of 4 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 48701, 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 (1,368 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 48701 in?
ZIP code 48701 (Akron) is located in Tuscola County, Michigan. Tuscola County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tuscola-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48701?
ZIP code 48701 in Akron, MI has a population of 1,368 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48701?
The median household income in ZIP 48701 is $62,969, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48701?
The median home value in ZIP 48701 is $112,200, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48701 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48701?
ZIP code 48701 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 120 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48701 are: Construction (5), Wholesale trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48701?
In ZIP code 48701, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 48701?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48701 is 32.5 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 48701?
In ZIP code 48701, 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 48701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48701 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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