ZIP Code 48737

ZIP code 48737 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 264.9 square miles in Glennie, Alcona County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,245 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 48737 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48737 sits at $38,000 (48% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $26,158. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $122,500 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $944 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48737 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 48737 sits relative to Michigan and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →