PlainZIP

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
$65,087
Median income
$128,300
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,760. Local economic indicators show a 15.0% poverty rate alongside 7.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $128,300 (42% below the state average), median rent at $787 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48726, plus 6 more within Tuscola County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 48726

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cass City, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48726.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48726?

42.4

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$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

How ZIP 48726 ranks nationally

Cass City, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,087 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48726 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48726 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 48726 ranks #2 of 5 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
48729 Deford, MI 1,586 7.8 mi
48735 Gagetown, MI 1,051 6.7 mi
48754 Owendale, MI 1,001 9.3 mi
48426 Decker, MI 1,022 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tuscola County

48723 standard
Caro, MI
Pop: 12,479
48768 standard
Vassar, MI
Pop: 9,832
48746 standard
Millington, MI
Pop: 8,528
48744 standard
Mayville, MI
Pop: 4,615
48757 standard
Reese, MI
Pop: 3,817
48767 standard
Unionville, MI
Pop: 2,162

Related Areas

Tuscola County Cass City, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.