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 Moderate-density area
- $67,276
- Median income Near-median income area
- $161,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Millington pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48746 (Millington, MI) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 177.3 in 2023 to 184.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,861. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,500 (26% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $985; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tuscola County, so 48746 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 48746
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Millington, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48746.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48746?
46.6
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.5%
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?
$67,276
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$31,861
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48746 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Millington, 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)
$67,276 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
3,708housing units
3,708
Total Housing Units
3,333
Occupied Units
375
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,500
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48746 vs 48463 →
ZIP 48746 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48458
Mount Morris (48458)
20,538 residents
- 48768
Vassar (48768)
9,832 residents
- 48746
Millington (48746)
8,528 residents
- 48463 4,627
Otisville (48463)
4,627 residents
- 48464 2,231
Otter Lake (48464)
2,231 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48746 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48746 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48464
Otter Lake (48464)
$81,417 median income
- 48463
Otisville (48463)
$72,500 median income
- 48746
Millington (48746)
$67,276 median income
- 48768
Vassar (48768)
$64,413 median income
- 48458
Mount Morris (48458)
$46,797 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48746, 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 (8,528 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 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.
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