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Greenbush, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48738

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

1,269
45/sq mi
$63,462
Median income
$193,900
Median home value
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Greenbush pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48738 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48738 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.1 square miles in Greenbush, Alcona County, Michigan. The area is home to 1,269 residents, producing a population density of 45 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 48738 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48738 sits at $63,462 (13% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,597. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $193,900 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $950 per month, and 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48738 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Alcona County, so you can benchmark 48738 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 48738, Greenbush, 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

1,269

Population

28.1

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48738?

60.1

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$63,462

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$41,597

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 48738 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,462 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,338

Total Housing Units

602

Occupied Units

736

Vacant Units

1.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$193,900

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$950

Median Rent

1971

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

+2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48738 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 123
2021 +12.4% 138
2022 +18.6% 164
2023 +24.9% 205
2024 +2.3% 210

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 14 business establishments in ZIP 48738, employing approximately 123 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,209,000.

14

Businesses

123

Employees

$3.2M

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 48738 vs 48740 →

ZIP 48738 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 48738 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 48738 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 48738 ranks the highest of 4 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
48740 Harrisville, MI 2,556 7.8 mi
48745 Mikado, MI 1,346 7.0 mi
48750 Oscoda, MI 8,846 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alcona County

48740 standard
Harrisville, MI
Pop: 2,556
48742 standard
Lincoln, MI
Pop: 1,647
48745 standard
Mikado, MI
Pop: 1,346
48737 standard
Glennie, MI
Pop: 1,245
48762 standard
Spruce, MI
Pop: 1,139
48705 standard
Barton City, MI
Pop: 535

Related Areas

Alcona County Greenbush, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48738 in? ▼
ZIP code 48738 (Greenbush) 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 48738? ▼
ZIP code 48738 in Greenbush, MI has a population of 1,269 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48738? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48738 is $63,462, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48738? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48738 is $193,900, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48738? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48738 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48738? ▼
ZIP code 48738 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 123 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48738? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48738 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 48738? ▼
In ZIP code 48738, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 48738? ▼
In ZIP code 48738, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48738? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48738 is 11.1% 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 Greenbush, MI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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