Cass City, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48726
Tuscola County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,172
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,087
- Median income Near-median income area
- $128,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cass City pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48726 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 48726 (Cass City, MI) rose +19.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 145.0 in 2023 to 173.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48726 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan, home to 6,172 residents across 326.6 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48726 reports a modest median household income of $65,087 (11% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,760. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,300 (42% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $787; owner occupancy is 85.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tuscola County, so 48726 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 48726
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cass City, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48726.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 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 48726, Cass City, 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
6,172
Population
326.6
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48726?
42.4
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
1.7%
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?
$65,087
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$30,760
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48726 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Cass City, 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)
$65,087 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
2,596housing units
2,596
Total Housing Units
2,231
Occupied Units
365
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,300
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$787
Median Rent
1969
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
+19.7%
YoY Change (2024)
174
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+74%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48726 have increased 19.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 112 |
| 2021 | +16.8% | 131 |
| 2022 | +18.7% | 155 |
| 2023 | -6.7% | 145 |
| 2024 | +19.7% | 174 |
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 121 business establishments in ZIP 48726, employing approximately 2,314 people with a combined annual payroll of $132,899,000.
121
Businesses
2,314
Employees
$132.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 16.5% |
| Construction | 18 | 14.9% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 11.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 7.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.1% |
| Information | 3 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.5% |
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 48726 vs 48729 →
ZIP 48726 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48726
Cass City (48726)
6,172 residents
- 48729 1,586
Deford (48729)
1,586 residents
- 48735 1,051
Gagetown (48735)
1,051 residents
- 48426 1,022
Decker (48426)
1,022 residents
- 48754 1,001
Owendale (48754)
1,001 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48726 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48726 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48754
Owendale (48754)
$77,500 median income
- 48726
Cass City (48726)
$65,087 median income
- 48426
Decker (48426)
$62,169 median income
- 48735
Gagetown (48735)
$61,364 median income
- 48729
Deford (48729)
$60,776 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48726 ranks #2 of 5 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 48726, 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 (6,172 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 48726 in?
ZIP code 48726 (Cass City) 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 48726?
ZIP code 48726 in Cass City, MI has a population of 6,172 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48726?
The median household income in ZIP 48726 is $65,087, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48726?
The median home value in ZIP 48726 is $128,300, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48726?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48726 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48726?
ZIP code 48726 has 121 business establishments employing approximately 2,314 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48726?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48726 are: Health care and social assistance (20), Construction (18), Retail trade (14). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48726?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48726 increased by 19.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 48726?
In ZIP code 48726, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 48726?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48726 is 26.1 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 48726?
In ZIP code 48726, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48726?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48726 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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