ZIP Code 48735

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Gagetown · Tuscola County · Michigan

Population
1,051

11/sq mi

Median income
$61,364

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$120,800

▼ 57% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.5%

Median age 44.1

Land area
96.4 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48735 in Gagetown, Michigan has a population of 1,051. The median household income is $61,364, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $120,800, 57% below the US average. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48735 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 96.4 square miles in Gagetown, Tuscola County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,051 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 48735 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48735 sits at $61,364 (16% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,104. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $120,800 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $744 per month, and 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48735 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tuscola County, so you can benchmark 48735 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 →

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 48735, Gagetown, 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

1,051

Population

96.4

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48735?

44.1

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$61,364

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$32,104

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

440

Total Housing Units

412

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.6%
Renter 10.4%

$120,800

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$744

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 48735, employing approximately 57 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,972,000.

12

Businesses

57

Employees

$3.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 48735 vs 48754 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48754 Owendale, MI 1,001 4.9 mi
48726 Cass City, MI 6,172 6.7 mi
48759 Sebewaing, MI 3,293 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tuscola County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48735 in?
ZIP code 48735 (Gagetown) 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 48735?
ZIP code 48735 in Gagetown, MI has a population of 1,051 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48735?
The median household income in ZIP 48735 is $61,364, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48735?
The median home value in ZIP 48735 is $120,800, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48735?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48735 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48735?
ZIP code 48735 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 57 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48735?
In ZIP code 48735, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 48735?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48735 is 29.8 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 48735?
In ZIP code 48735, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48735?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48735 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Gagetown, MI

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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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