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Au Gres, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48703

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

3,238
29/sq mi
$64,792
Median income
$172,100
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Au Gres pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48703 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48703 covers 113.2 square miles in Au Gres, Arenac County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,238 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48703 reports a modest median household income of $64,792 (12% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,416. Poverty here runs at 9.8%, with unemployment measured at 9.9%. Housing costs here run $172,100 for a typical home value (22% below the state average), with rent averaging $665 a month; 87.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Arenac County, letting you compare 48703 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 48703

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Au Gres, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48703.

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 48703, Au Gres, 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

3,238

Population

113.2

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48703?

60.1

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$64,792

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$40,416

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48703 ranks nationally

Au Gres, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,792 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,856

Total Housing Units

1,536

Occupied Units

1,320

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$172,100

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$665

Median Rent

1976

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

+34.4%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48703 have increased 34.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 124
2021 +16.7% 145
2022 +9.1% 158
2023 +16.7% 184
2024 +34.4% 247

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 82 business establishments in ZIP 48703, employing approximately 474 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,518,000.

82

Businesses

474

Employees

$20.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 15 18.3%
Other services (except public administration) 12 14.6%
Construction 11 13.4%
Accommodation and food services 8 9.8%
Manufacturing 7 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 7 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 7.3%
Finance and insurance 5 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
48765 Turner, MI 725 6.6 mi

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Related Areas

Arenac County Au Gres, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48703 in? ▼
ZIP code 48703 (Au Gres) 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 48703? ▼
ZIP code 48703 in Au Gres, MI has a population of 3,238 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48703? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48703 is $64,792, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48703? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48703 is $172,100, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48703? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48703 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48703? ▼
ZIP code 48703 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 474 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48703? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48703 are: Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (12), Construction (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48703? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48703 increased by 34.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 48703? ▼
In ZIP code 48703, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 48703? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48703 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48703? ▼
In ZIP code 48703, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48703? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48703 is 9.8% 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.