PlainZIP

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
$46,008
Median income
$81,500
Median home value
8.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $25,018. Poverty here runs at 24.8%, with unemployment measured at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $81,500 (63% below the state average) with median rent at $804 per month, and 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Ogemaw County, letting you compare 48756 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 48756

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prescott, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48756.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48756?

51.4

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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

$25,018

Per Capita Income

24.8%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

34.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48756 ranks nationally

Prescott, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,008 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

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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 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,126

Total Housing Units

1,803

Occupied Units

1,323

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$81,500

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48756 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 48756 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 48756 ranks #3 of 3 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
48766 Twining, MI 1,270 10.3 mi
48739 Hale, MI 4,043 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ogemaw County

48661 standard
West Branch, MI
Pop: 10,691
48654 standard
Rose City, MI
Pop: 2,521
48635 standard
Lupton, MI
Pop: 1,573

Related Areas

Ogemaw County Prescott, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.