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 Moderate-density area
- $64,792
- Median income Near-median income area
- $172,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48703 (Au Gres, MI) rose +34.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.0 in 2023 to 247.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,416. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 9.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $172,100 (22% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $665; owner occupancy is 87.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Arenac County, so 48703 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 48703
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Au Gres, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48703.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48703?
60.1
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
1.4%
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?
$64,792
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$40,416
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48703 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Au Gres, 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)
$64,792 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
2,856housing units
2,856
Total Housing Units
1,536
Occupied Units
1,320
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,100
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48703 vs 48765 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48765 | Turner, MI | 725 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48703, 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 (3,238 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 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.
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