PlainZIP

Curran, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48728

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

290
1/sq mi
$46,250
Median income
$108,800
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Curran pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48728 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48728 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Curran, Alcona County, Michigan, home to just 290 residents across 322.2 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48728 reports a modest median household income of $46,250 (37% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,098. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. The typical home here is valued at $108,800 (50% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,097 monthly, and 89.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.5, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 48728 sits relative to Michigan and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 48728, Curran, 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

290

Population

322.2

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48728?

57.5

Median Age

56.4%

Male

43.6%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$46,250

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$29,098

Per Capita Income

22.3%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 48728 ranks nationally

Curran, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,250 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

605

Total Housing Units

180

Occupied Units

425

Vacant Units

1.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.4%
Renter 10.6%

$108,800

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$1,097

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 48728, employing approximately 62 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,186,000.

8

Businesses

62

Employees

$3.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 37.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Alcona County Curran, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48728 in? ▼
ZIP code 48728 (Curran) is located in Alcona County, Michigan. Alcona County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alcona-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48728? ▼
ZIP code 48728 in Curran, MI has a population of 290 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48728? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48728 is $46,250, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48728? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48728 is $108,800, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48728? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48728 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48728? ▼
ZIP code 48728 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 62 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48728? ▼
In ZIP code 48728, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48728? ▼
In ZIP code 48728, approximately 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48728? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48728 is 22.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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