ZIP Code 48744

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Mayville · Tuscola County · Michigan

Population
4,615

28/sq mi

Median income
$67,944

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$159,800

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.2%

Median age 44.6

Land area
167.8 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48744 in Mayville, Michigan has a population of 4,615. The median household income is $67,944, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $159,800, 43% below the US average. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48744 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 167.8 square miles in Mayville, Tuscola County, Michigan. The area is home to 4,615 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 48744 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48744 sits at $67,944 (7% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,894. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $159,800 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $970 per month, and 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48744 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tuscola County, so you can benchmark 48744 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 48744

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48744.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48744, Mayville, 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

4,615

Population

167.8

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48744?

44.6

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$67,944

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$30,894

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

35.8 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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,947

Total Housing Units

1,729

Occupied Units

218

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.6%
Renter 10.4%

$159,800

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$970

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48744 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 120
2021 +14.4% 137
2022 +17.3% 161
2023 +8.9% 175
2024 -0.9% 174

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 50 business establishments in ZIP 48744, employing approximately 441 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,688,000.

50

Businesses

441

Employees

$13.7M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 28.0%
Retail trade 8 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 7 14.0%
Finance and insurance 4 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.0%

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 48744 vs 48435 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48435 Fostoria, MI 2,083 6.9 mi
48760 Silverwood, MI 1,351 5.5 mi
48723 Caro, MI 12,479 9.6 mi
48464 Otter Lake, MI 2,231 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48744 in?
ZIP code 48744 (Mayville) 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 48744?
ZIP code 48744 in Mayville, MI has a population of 4,615 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48744?
The median household income in ZIP 48744 is $67,944, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48744?
The median home value in ZIP 48744 is $159,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48744?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48744 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48744?
ZIP code 48744 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 441 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48744?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48744 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48744?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48744 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 48744?
In ZIP code 48744, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 48744?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48744 is 35.8 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 48744?
In ZIP code 48744, 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 48744?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48744 is 9.3% 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 Mayville, 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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