PlainZIP

Twining, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48766

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

1,270
9/sq mi
$56,583
Median income
$112,200
Median home value
9.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Twining pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48766 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48766 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Twining, Arenac County, Michigan, home to just 1,270 residents across 135.1 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48766 reports a modest median household income of $56,583 (23% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $28,015. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $112,200 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $794 per month, and 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 48766 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Arenac 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 48766

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Twining, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48766.

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 48766, Twining, 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

1,270

Population

135.1

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48766?

47.4

Median Age

56.3%

Male

43.8%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$56,583

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$28,015

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48766 ranks nationally

Twining, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,583 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.4%

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

What does housing look like?

681

Total Housing Units

537

Occupied Units

144

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$112,200

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$794

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 48766, employing approximately 43 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,118,000.

13

Businesses

43

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 38.5%
Retail trade 3 23.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 23.1%

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 48766 vs 48749 →

ZIP 48766 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 48766 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 48766 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 48766 ranks the highest of 6 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
48749 Omer, MI 1,094 4.4 mi
48770 Whittemore, MI 1,891 9.6 mi
48765 Turner, MI 725 7.0 mi
48658 Standish, MI 5,138 10.1 mi
48756 Prescott, MI 4,640 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Arenac County

48658 standard
Standish, MI
Pop: 5,138
48703 standard
Au Gres, MI
Pop: 3,238
48610 standard
Alger, MI
Pop: 3,083
48659 standard
Sterling, MI
Pop: 2,850
48749 standard
Omer, MI
Pop: 1,094
48765 standard
Turner, MI
Pop: 725

Related Areas

Arenac County Twining, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48766 in? ▼
ZIP code 48766 (Twining) is located in Arenac County, Michigan. Arenac County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/arenac-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48766? ▼
ZIP code 48766 in Twining, MI has a population of 1,270 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48766? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48766 is $56,583, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48766? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48766 is $112,200, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48766? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48766 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48766? ▼
ZIP code 48766 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 43 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48766? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48766 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48766? ▼
In ZIP code 48766, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.4% 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 48766? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48766 is 29.6 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 48766? ▼
In ZIP code 48766, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48766? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48766 is 12.3% 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.