Mayville, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48744
Tuscola County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,615
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,944
- Median income Near-median income area
- $159,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mayville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48744 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 48744 covers 167.8 square miles in Mayville, Tuscola County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,615 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48744 reports a modest median household income of $67,944 (7% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,894. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,800 (27% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $970; owner occupancy is 89.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tuscola County, so 48744 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 48744
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mayville, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48744.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
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 48744, Mayville, 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
4,615
Population
167.8
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48744?
44.6
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.9%
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?
$67,944
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$30,894
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
35.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48744 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Mayville, 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)
$67,944 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
1,947housing units
1,947
Total Housing Units
1,729
Occupied Units
218
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,800
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$970
Median Rent
1973
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
-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 48744 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48723
Caro (48723)
12,479 residents
- 48744 4,615
Mayville (48744)
4,615 residents
- 48464 2,231
Otter Lake (48464)
2,231 residents
- 48435 2,083
Fostoria (48435)
2,083 residents
- 48760 1,351
Silverwood (48760)
1,351 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48744 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48744 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48435
Fostoria (48435)
$86,905 median income
- 48464
Otter Lake (48464)
$81,417 median income
- 48744
Mayville (48744)
$67,944 median income
- 48723
Caro (48723)
$55,779 median income
- 48760
Silverwood (48760)
$54,643 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48744 ranks #3 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 48744, 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 (4,615 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 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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