PlainZIP

Kingston, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48741

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

2,086
18/sq mi
$59,107
Median income
$154,800
Median home value
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48741 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48741 covers 118.5 square miles in Kingston, Tuscola County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,086 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48741 reports a modest median household income of $59,107 (19% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,222. Poverty here runs at 14.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.1%. Housing costs here run $154,800 for a typical home value (30% below the state average), with rent averaging $875 a month; 88.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 48741 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Tuscola County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48741

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingston, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48741.

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 48741, Kingston, 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

2,086

Population

118.5

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48741?

39.6

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$59,107

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$29,222

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48741 ranks nationally

Kingston, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,107 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

What does housing look like?

859

Total Housing Units

752

Occupied Units

107

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.2%

$154,800

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$875

Median Rent

1974

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

+17.7%

YoY Change (2024)

187

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+87%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48741 have increased 17.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 129
2021 +7.5% 139
2022 +16.6% 162
2023 -1.7% 159
2024 +17.7% 187

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 25 business establishments in ZIP 48741, employing approximately 124 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,575,000.

25

Businesses

124

Employees

$3.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 16.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 16.0%
Construction 3 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 12.0%

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 48741 vs 48729 →

ZIP 48741 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 48741 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 48741 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 48741 ranks #4 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 6.2 mi
48727 Clifford, MI 1,269 6.6 mi
48760 Silverwood, MI 1,351 6.9 mi
48426 Decker, MI 1,022 9.6 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
48726 standard
Cass City, MI
Pop: 6,172
48744 standard
Mayville, MI
Pop: 4,615
48757 standard
Reese, MI
Pop: 3,817

Related Areas

Tuscola County Kingston, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48741 in? ▼
ZIP code 48741 (Kingston) 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 48741? ▼
ZIP code 48741 in Kingston, MI has a population of 2,086 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48741? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48741 is $59,107, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48741? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48741 is $154,800, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48741? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48741 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48741? ▼
ZIP code 48741 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 124 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48741? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48741 are: Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48741? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48741 increased by 17.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 48741? ▼
In ZIP code 48741, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 48741? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48741 is 32.1 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 48741? ▼
In ZIP code 48741, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48741? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48741 is 14.8% 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.