Prescott, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48756
Ogemaw County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,640
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,008
- Median income Below-median income area
- $81,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Prescott 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
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48756 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 48756 (Prescott, MI) fell -15.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.5 in 2023 to 160.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48756 covers 202.6 square miles in Prescott, Ogemaw County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,640 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48756 reports a modest median household income of $46,008 (37% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,018. The poverty rate is 24.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $81,500 (63% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $804; owner occupancy is 87.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Ogemaw County, so 48756 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 48756
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prescott, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48756.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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 48756, Prescott, 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
4,640
Population
202.6
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48756?
51.4
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
1.2%
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?
$46,008
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$25,018
Per Capita Income
24.8%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
34.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48756 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Prescott, 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)
$46,008 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
3,126housing units
3,126
Total Housing Units
1,803
Occupied Units
1,323
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$81,500
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$804
Median Rent
1973
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
-15.3%
YoY Change (2024)
160
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+60%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48756 have decreased 15.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +60% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 101 |
| 2021 | +21.4% | 123 |
| 2022 | +16.2% | 143 |
| 2023 | +32.9% | 189 |
| 2024 | -15.3% | 160 |
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 55 business establishments in ZIP 48756, employing approximately 236 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,777,000.
55
Businesses
236
Employees
$8.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 21.8% |
| Construction | 9 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 16.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.5% |
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 48756 vs 48766 →
ZIP 48756 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48756
Prescott (48756)
4,640 residents
- 48739
Hale (48739)
4,043 residents
- 48766 1,270
Twining (48766)
1,270 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48756 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48756 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48766
Twining (48766)
$56,583 median income
- 48739
Hale (48739)
$52,802 median income
- 48756
Prescott (48756)
$46,008 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48756 ranks #3 of 3 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 48756, 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 (4,640 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 48756 in?
ZIP code 48756 (Prescott) is located in Ogemaw County, Michigan. Ogemaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ogemaw-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48756?
ZIP code 48756 in Prescott, MI has a population of 4,640 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48756?
The median household income in ZIP 48756 is $46,008, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48756?
The median home value in ZIP 48756 is $81,500, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48756?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48756 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48756?
ZIP code 48756 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48756?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48756 are: Retail trade (12), Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48756?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48756 decreased by 15.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 60%. 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 48756?
In ZIP code 48756, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.0% 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 48756?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48756 is 34.3 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 48756?
In ZIP code 48756, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48756?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48756 is 24.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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