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Sebewaing, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48759

Huron County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,293
26/sq mi
$65,222
Median income
$118,700
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sebewaing pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48759 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48759 covers 128.6 square miles in Sebewaing, Huron County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,293 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48759 reports a modest median household income of $65,222 (11% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $36,125. Local economic indicators show a 9.6% poverty rate alongside 3.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $118,700 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $973 per month, and 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Huron County, so you can benchmark 48759 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 48759

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sebewaing, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48759.

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 48759, Sebewaing, 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

3,293

Population

128.6

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48759?

41.3

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$65,222

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$36,125

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48759 ranks nationally

Sebewaing, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,222 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,893

Total Housing Units

1,534

Occupied Units

359

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$118,700

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$973

Median Rent

1955

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

+13.9%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48759 have increased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.0% 118
2021 +7.3% 127
2022 +15.9% 147
2023 +25.0% 184
2024 +13.9% 209

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 69 business establishments in ZIP 48759, employing approximately 1,115 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,081,000.

69

Businesses

1,115

Employees

$46.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 17.4%
Accommodation and food services 10 14.5%
Construction 9 13.0%
Manufacturing 7 10.1%
Finance and insurance 6 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 6 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 6 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 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 48759 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 48759 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 48759 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 48759 ranks #2 of 5 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
48720 Bay Port, MI 1,042 7.5 mi
48767 Unionville, MI 2,162 6.8 mi
48735 Gagetown, MI 1,051 7.3 mi
48755 Pigeon, MI 3,110 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Huron County

48413 standard
Bad Axe, MI
Pop: 7,551
48441 standard
Harbor Beach, MI
Pop: 4,085
48755 standard
Pigeon, MI
Pop: 3,110
48475 standard
Ubly, MI
Pop: 2,766
48725 standard
Caseville, MI
Pop: 2,464
48467 standard
Port Austin, MI
Pop: 2,337

Related Areas

Huron County Sebewaing, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48759 in? ▼
ZIP code 48759 (Sebewaing) 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 48759? ▼
ZIP code 48759 in Sebewaing, MI has a population of 3,293 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48759? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48759 is $65,222, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48759? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48759 is $118,700, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48759? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48759 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48759? ▼
ZIP code 48759 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 1,115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48759? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48759 are: Retail trade (12), Accommodation and food services (10), Construction (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48759? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48759 increased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 48759? ▼
In ZIP code 48759, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 48759? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48759 is 21.1 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 48759? ▼
In ZIP code 48759, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48759? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48759 is 9.6% 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.