PlainZIP

Millington, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48746

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

8,528
41/sq mi
$67,276
Median income
$161,500
Median home value
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48746 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48746 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Millington, Tuscola County, Michigan, home to 8,528 residents across 210.6 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48746 reports a modest median household income of $67,276 (8% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,861. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. Median home value sits at $161,500 (26% below the state average), median rent at $985 a month, and owner-occupancy at 91.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 48746 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 48746

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Millington, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48746.

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 48746, Millington, 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

8,528

Population

210.6

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48746?

46.6

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
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?

$67,276

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$31,861

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48746 ranks nationally

Millington, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,276 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,708

Total Housing Units

3,333

Occupied Units

375

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.7%
Renter 8.3%

$161,500

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$985

Median Rent

1970

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

184

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+84%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48746 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 126
2021 +12.5% 141
2022 +15.0% 162
2023 +9.1% 177
2024 +3.9% 184

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 100 business establishments in ZIP 48746, employing approximately 783 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,500,000.

100

Businesses

783

Employees

$27.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 20.0%
Construction 14 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 12 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 10 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 9 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 8.0%
Manufacturing 7 7.0%
Wholesale trade 4 4.0%
Finance and insurance 4 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 48746 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 48746 ranks #3 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 48746 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 48746 ranks #3 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
48463 Otisville, MI 4,627 6.9 mi
48768 Vassar, MI 9,832 7.6 mi
48464 Otter Lake, MI 2,231 6.9 mi
48458 Mount Morris, MI 20,538 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tuscola County

48723 standard
Caro, MI
Pop: 12,479
48768 standard
Vassar, MI
Pop: 9,832
48726 standard
Cass City, MI
Pop: 6,172
48744 standard
Mayville, MI
Pop: 4,615
48757 standard
Reese, MI
Pop: 3,817
48767 standard
Unionville, MI
Pop: 2,162

Related Areas

Tuscola County Millington, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48746 in? ▼
ZIP code 48746 (Millington) 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 48746? ▼
ZIP code 48746 in Millington, MI has a population of 8,528 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48746? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48746 is $67,276, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48746? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48746 is $161,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48746? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48746 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48746? ▼
ZIP code 48746 has 100 business establishments employing approximately 783 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48746? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48746 are: Retail trade (20), Construction (14), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48746? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48746 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 48746? ▼
In ZIP code 48746, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% 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 48746? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48746 is 31.4 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 48746? ▼
In ZIP code 48746, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48746? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48746 is 9.1% 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.