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 Moderate-density area
- $61,964
- Median income Below-median income area
- $168,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pigeon pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48755 (Pigeon, MI) fell -3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.9 in 2023 to 156.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,404. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $168,800 (23% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $862; owner occupancy is 82.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Huron County, so 48755 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 48755
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pigeon, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48755.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Information
Information
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48755?
51.3
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
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?
$61,964
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$38,404
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48755 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Pigeon, 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)
$61,964 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
2,246housing units
2,246
Total Housing Units
1,390
Occupied Units
856
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,800
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48755 vs 48720 →
ZIP 48755 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48759
Sebewaing (48759)
3,293 residents
- 48755
Pigeon (48755)
3,110 residents
- 48725
Caseville (48725)
2,464 residents
- 48731
Elkton (48731)
1,683 residents
- 48720 1,042
Bay Port (48720)
1,042 residents
- 48754 1,001
Owendale (48754)
1,001 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48755 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48755 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48754
Owendale (48754)
$77,500 median income
- 48759
Sebewaing (48759)
$65,222 median income
- 48755
Pigeon (48755)
$61,964 median income
- 48725
Caseville (48725)
$60,298 median income
- 48720
Bay Port (48720)
$60,250 median income
- 48731
Elkton (48731)
$53,021 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48755, 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 (3,110 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 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.
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