Munger, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48747
Bay County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,494
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,458
- Median income Near-median income area
- $141,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Munger pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48747 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 48747 (Munger, MI) rose +29.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 159.0 in 2023 to 206.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48747 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Munger, Bay County, Michigan, home to just 1,494 residents across 79.9 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48747 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,458 (11% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,062. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,300 (36% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,147; owner occupancy is 94.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bay County, so 48747 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 →
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 48747, Munger, 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
1,494
Population
79.9
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48747?
45.2
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
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?
$81,458
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$36,062
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48747 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Munger, 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)
$81,458 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
653housing units
653
Total Housing Units
615
Occupied Units
38
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,300
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$1,147
Median Rent
1953
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
+29.7%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48747 have increased 29.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.7% | 124 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 138 |
| 2022 | +5.0% | 145 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 159 |
| 2024 | +29.7% | 206 |
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 17 business establishments in ZIP 48747, employing approximately 56 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,563,000.
17
Businesses
56
Employees
$2.6M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 29.4% |
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 48747 vs 48732 →
ZIP 48747 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48601
Saginaw (48601)
38,406 residents
- 48708
Bay City (48708)
27,262 residents
- 48732 11,483
Essexville (48732)
11,483 residents
- 48757 3,817
Reese (48757)
3,817 residents
- 48747 1,494
Munger (48747)
1,494 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48747 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48747 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48747
Munger (48747)
$81,458 median income
- 48757
Reese (48757)
$73,832 median income
- 48732
Essexville (48732)
$57,903 median income
- 48708
Bay City (48708)
$50,518 median income
- 48601
Saginaw (48601)
$38,900 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48747 ranks the highest 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 48747, 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 (1,494 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 48747 in?
ZIP code 48747 (Munger) is located in Bay County, Michigan. Bay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bay-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48747?
ZIP code 48747 in Munger, MI has a population of 1,494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48747?
The median household income in ZIP 48747 is $81,458, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48747?
The median home value in ZIP 48747 is $141,300, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48747?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48747 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48747?
ZIP code 48747 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 56 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48747?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48747 increased by 29.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 48747?
In ZIP code 48747, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 48747?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48747 is 30.9 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 48747?
In ZIP code 48747, approximately 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48747?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48747 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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