PlainZIP

Pigeon, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48755

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

3,110
24/sq mi
$61,964
Median income
$168,800
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48755 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48755 covers 131.2 square miles in Pigeon, Huron County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,110 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48755 reports a modest median household income of $61,964 (16% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $38,404. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $168,800 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $862 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Huron County, so you can benchmark 48755 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 48755

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pigeon, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48755.

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 48755, Pigeon, 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

3,110

Population

131.2

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48755?

51.3

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$61,964

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$38,404

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48755 ranks nationally

Pigeon, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,964 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,246

Total Housing Units

1,390

Occupied Units

856

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$168,800

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$862

Median Rent

1967

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

-3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

156

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+56%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48755 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +56% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 116
2021 +14.7% 133
2022 +17.6% 157
2023 +3.4% 162
2024 -3.4% 156

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 114 business establishments in ZIP 48755, employing approximately 2,274 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,640,000.

114

Businesses

2,274

Employees

$121.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 17 14.9%
Construction 13 11.4%
Retail trade 12 10.5%
Information 12 10.5%
Manufacturing 11 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 11 9.7%
Finance and insurance 6 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 4.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.5%
Accommodation and food services 4 3.5%
Utilities 3 2.6%
Wholesale trade 3 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.6%

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 48755 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 48755 ranks #2 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 48755 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 48755 ranks #3 of 6 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
48720 Bay Port, MI 1,042 4.0 mi
48731 Elkton, MI 1,683 5.6 mi
48754 Owendale, MI 1,001 7.2 mi
48725 Caseville, MI 2,464 7.8 mi
48759 Sebewaing, MI 3,293 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Huron County

48413 standard
Bad Axe, MI
Pop: 7,551
48441 standard
Harbor Beach, MI
Pop: 4,085
48759 standard
Sebewaing, MI
Pop: 3,293
48475 standard
Ubly, MI
Pop: 2,766
48725 standard
Caseville, MI
Pop: 2,464
48467 standard
Port Austin, MI
Pop: 2,337

Related Areas

Huron County Pigeon, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48755 in? ▼
ZIP code 48755 (Pigeon) is located in Huron County, Michigan. Huron County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/huron-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48755? ▼
ZIP code 48755 in Pigeon, MI has a population of 3,110 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48755? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48755 is $61,964, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48755? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48755 is $168,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48755? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48755 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48755? ▼
ZIP code 48755 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 2,274 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48755? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48755 are: Health care and social assistance (17), Construction (13), Retail trade (12). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48755? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48755 decreased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 56%. 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 48755? ▼
In ZIP code 48755, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 48755? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48755 is 19.6 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 48755? ▼
In ZIP code 48755, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48755? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48755 is 12.2% 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.