Reese, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48757
Tuscola County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,817
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,832
- Median income Near-median income area
- $171,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Reese pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48757 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 48757 (Reese, MI) fell -2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.7 in 2023 to 161.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48757 covers 142.4 square miles in Reese, Tuscola County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,817 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48757 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,832 (1% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,206. The poverty rate is 6.1%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,400 (22% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $910; owner occupancy is 86.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tuscola County, so 48757 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 48757
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reese, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48757.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 48757, Reese, 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
3,817
Population
142.4
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48757?
44.3
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
0.6%
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?
$73,832
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$41,206
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48757 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Reese, 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)
$73,832 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
1,685housing units
1,685
Total Housing Units
1,553
Occupied Units
132
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,400
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$910
Median Rent
1964
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
-2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
162
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+62%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48757 have decreased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +62% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 118 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 128 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 143 |
| 2023 | +15.8% | 166 |
| 2024 | -2.3% | 162 |
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 70 business establishments in ZIP 48757, employing approximately 906 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,608,000.
70
Businesses
906
Employees
$53.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 14.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 12.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.3% |
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 48757 vs 48747 →
ZIP 48757 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48732
Essexville (48732)
11,483 residents
- 48768
Vassar (48768)
9,832 residents
- 48734
Frankenmuth (48734)
7,444 residents
- 48757 3,817
Reese (48757)
3,817 residents
- 48733 1,758
Fairgrove (48733)
1,758 residents
- 48747 1,494
Munger (48747)
1,494 residents
- 48701 1,368
Akron (48701)
1,368 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48757 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48757 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48734
Frankenmuth (48734)
$91,032 median income
- 48747
Munger (48747)
$81,458 median income
- 48757
Reese (48757)
$73,832 median income
- 48768
Vassar (48768)
$64,413 median income
- 48701
Akron (48701)
$62,969 median income
- 48733
Fairgrove (48733)
$60,500 median income
- 48732
Essexville (48732)
$57,903 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48757 ranks #3 of 7 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 48757, 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 (3,817 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 48757 in?
ZIP code 48757 (Reese) is located in Tuscola County, Michigan. Tuscola County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tuscola-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48757?
ZIP code 48757 in Reese, MI has a population of 3,817 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48757?
The median household income in ZIP 48757 is $73,832, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48757?
The median home value in ZIP 48757 is $171,400, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48757?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48757 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48757?
ZIP code 48757 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 906 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48757?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48757 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (10), Wholesale trade (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48757?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48757 decreased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 62%. 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 48757?
In ZIP code 48757, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 48757?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48757 is 23.7 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 48757?
In ZIP code 48757, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48757?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48757 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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