PlainZIP

Carrollton, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48724

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

359
402/sq mi
$34,512
Median income
$66,100
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carrollton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
402
people per sq mi
30%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48724 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48724 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carrollton, Saginaw County, Michigan, home to just 359 residents across 0.9 square miles, a density of 402 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48724 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,512 (53% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $10,098. Local economic indicators show a 42.6% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $66,100 (70% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 30.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 15.7, and the average commute is -. To put 48724 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Saginaw County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 48724, Carrollton, 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

359

Population

0.9

Area (sq mi)

402

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 48724?

15.7

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%

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?

$34,512

Median Household Income

-53% vs state

$10,098

Per Capita Income

42.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 48724 ranks nationally

Carrollton, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$34,512 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 25.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

386

Total Housing Units

386

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 30.3%
Renter 69.7%

$66,100

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

1955

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 48724, employing approximately 158 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,923,000.

14

Businesses

158

Employees

$10.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 28.6%
Wholesale trade 3 21.4%

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 48724 vs 48607 →

ZIP 48724 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 48724 ranks #0 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 48724 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 48724 ranks #null of 9 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
48607 Saginaw, MI 1,774 2.0 mi
48604 Saginaw, MI 13,074 3.1 mi
48601 Saginaw, MI 38,406 4.1 mi
48602 Saginaw, MI 30,119 3.8 mi
48603 Saginaw, MI 26,913 5.4 mi
48638 Saginaw, MI 12,922 5.7 mi
48710 University Center, MI 0 7.4 mi
48706 Bay City, MI 40,596 9.6 mi
48708 Bay City, MI 27,262 8.0 mi
48722 Bridgeport, MI 3,123 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Saginaw County

48601 standard
Saginaw, MI
Pop: 38,406
48602 standard
Saginaw, MI
Pop: 30,119
48603 standard
Saginaw, MI
Pop: 26,913
48623 standard
Freeland, MI
Pop: 13,993
48604 standard
Saginaw, MI
Pop: 13,074
48638 standard
Saginaw, MI
Pop: 12,922

Related Areas

Saginaw County Carrollton, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48724 in? ▼
ZIP code 48724 (Carrollton) is located in Saginaw County, Michigan. Saginaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saginaw-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48724? ▼
ZIP code 48724 in Carrollton, MI has a population of 359 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48724? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48724 is $34,512, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48724? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48724 is $66,100, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48724? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48724 is White at 98.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48724? ▼
ZIP code 48724 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48724? ▼
In ZIP code 48724, approximately 30.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48724? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48724 is 42.6% 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.