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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
$62,969
Median income
$112,200
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $39,445. Poverty here runs at 13.9%, with unemployment measured at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $112,200 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $863 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tuscola County, letting you compare 48701 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48701?

44.4

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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

$39,445

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

32.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48701 ranks nationally

Akron, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,969 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

691

Total Housing Units

625

Occupied Units

66

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$112,200

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48701 ranks #4 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 48701 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 48701 ranks #3 of 4 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
48733 Fairgrove, MI 1,758 4.3 mi
48767 Unionville, MI 2,162 5.9 mi
48757 Reese, MI 3,817 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tuscola County

48723 standard
Caro, MI
Pop: 12,479
48768 standard
Vassar, MI
Pop: 9,832
48746 standard
Millington, MI
Pop: 8,528
48726 standard
Cass City, MI
Pop: 6,172
48744 standard
Mayville, MI
Pop: 4,615
48757 standard
Reese, MI
Pop: 3,817

Related Areas

Tuscola County Akron, MI Michigan

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.

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