ZIP Code 48726
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Cass City · Tuscola County · Michigan
- Population
- 6,172
- Median income
- $65,087
- Median home value
- $128,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.7%
- Land area
- 326.6 sq mi
19/sq mi
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
▼ 54% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.4
Detroit
ZIP code 48726 in Cass City, Michigan has a population of 6,172. The median household income is $65,087, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $128,300, 54% below the US average. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48726 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 326.6 square miles in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. The area is home to 6,172 residents, producing a population density of 19 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48726 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48726 sits at $65,087 (11% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,760. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $128,300 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $787 per month, and 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48726 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tuscola County, so you can benchmark 48726 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48726
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$30,760
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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