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Oscoda, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48750

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

8,846
36/sq mi
$45,561
Median income
$119,200
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oscoda pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48750 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48750 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 248.5 square miles in Oscoda, Iosco County, Michigan. The area is home to 8,846 residents, producing a population density of 36 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 48750 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48750 sits at $45,561 (38% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,918. The poverty rate stands at 22.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. On housing, the median home value is $119,200 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $720 per month, and 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48750 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Iosco County, so you can benchmark 48750 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 48750

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48750.

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 48750, Oscoda, 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

8,846

Population

248.5

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48750?

51.7

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$45,561

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$29,918

Per Capita Income

22.3%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

17.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48750 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,561 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,191

Total Housing Units

4,408

Occupied Units

2,783

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$119,200

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$720

Median Rent

1971

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48750 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.3% 119
2021 +12.0% 134
2022 +12.1% 150
2023 +25.2% 187
2024 +7.7% 202

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 210 business establishments in ZIP 48750, employing approximately 2,881 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,794,000.

210

Businesses

2,881

Employees

$146.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 33 15.7%
Accommodation and food services 28 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 27 12.9%
Construction 26 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 20 9.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 5.7%
Manufacturing 11 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 5.2%
Finance and insurance 10 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.4%
Information 4 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.4%
Wholesale trade 3 1.4%

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 48750 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 48750 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48750 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 48750 ranks #4 of 4 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
48730 East Tawas, MI 4,716 6.6 mi
48745 Mikado, MI 1,346 8.8 mi
48738 Greenbush, MI 1,269 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Iosco County

48763 standard
Tawas City, MI
Pop: 5,012
48730 standard
East Tawas, MI
Pop: 4,716
48739 standard
Hale, MI
Pop: 4,043
48770 standard
Whittemore, MI
Pop: 1,891
48748 standard
National City, MI
Pop: 1,693
48761 standard
South Branch, MI
Pop: 1,026

Related Areas

Iosco County Oscoda, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48750 in? ▼
ZIP code 48750 (Oscoda) is located in Iosco County, Michigan. Iosco County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iosco-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48750? ▼
ZIP code 48750 in Oscoda, MI has a population of 8,846 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48750? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48750 is $45,561, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48750? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48750 is $119,200, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48750? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48750 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48750? ▼
ZIP code 48750 has 210 business establishments employing approximately 2,881 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48750? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48750 are: Retail trade (33), Accommodation and food services (28), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48750? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48750 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 48750? ▼
In ZIP code 48750, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 48750? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48750 is 17.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48750? ▼
In ZIP code 48750, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48750? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48750 is 22.3% 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 Oscoda, MI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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