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 Moderate-density area
- $59,107
- Median income Below-median income area
- $154,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48741 (Kingston, MI) rose +17.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 158.9 in 2023 to 187.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,222. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $154,800 (30% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $875; owner occupancy is 88.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tuscola County, so 48741 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 48741?
39.6
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
1.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$29,222
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48741 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Kingston, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,107 27th percentile higher than 27% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
859housing units
859
Total Housing Units
752
Occupied Units
107
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,800
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 48741
Kingston (48741)
2,086 residents
- 48729
Deford (48729)
1,586 residents
- 48760
Silverwood (48760)
1,351 residents
- 48727
Clifford (48727)
1,269 residents
- 48426
Decker (48426)
1,022 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48741 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48741 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48727
Clifford (48727)
$64,583 median income
- 48426
Decker (48426)
$62,169 median income
- 48729
Deford (48729)
$60,776 median income
- 48741
Kingston (48741)
$59,107 median income
- 48760
Silverwood (48760)
$54,643 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48741, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,086 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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