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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
$73,832
Median income
$171,400
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,206. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. Housing costs here run $171,400 for a typical home value (22% below the state average), with rent averaging $910 a month; 86.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 48757 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Tuscola County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48757?

44.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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

$41,206

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48757 ranks nationally

Reese, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,832 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,685

Total Housing Units

1,553

Occupied Units

132

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$171,400

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$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

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ZIP 48757 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 48757 ranks #4 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 48757 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 48757 ranks #3 of 7 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
48747 Munger, MI 1,494 5.5 mi
48733 Fairgrove, MI 1,758 6.2 mi
48734 Frankenmuth, MI 7,444 8.6 mi
48768 Vassar, MI 9,832 8.5 mi
48732 Essexville, MI 11,483 10.8 mi
48701 Akron, MI 1,368 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tuscola County

48723 standard
Caro, MI
Pop: 12,479
48768 standard
Vassar, MI
Pop: 9,832
48746 standard
Millington, MI
Pop: 8,528
48726 standard
Cass City, MI
Pop: 6,172
48744 standard
Mayville, MI
Pop: 4,615
48767 standard
Unionville, MI
Pop: 2,162

Related Areas

Tuscola County Reese, MI Michigan

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.

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