Vassar, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48768
Tuscola County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,832
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,413
- Median income Near-median income area
- $158,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vassar pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48768 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 48768 (Vassar, MI) rose +24.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 159.0 in 2023 to 198.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48768 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vassar, Tuscola County, Michigan, home to 9,832 residents across 271.6 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48768 reports a modest median household income of $64,413 (12% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,654. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,400 (28% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $723; owner occupancy is 87.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tuscola County, so 48768 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 48768
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vassar, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48768.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 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 48768, Vassar, 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
9,832
Population
271.6
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48768?
42.7
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
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?
$64,413
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$32,654
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48768 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Vassar, 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)
$64,413 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
4,146housing units
4,146
Total Housing Units
3,778
Occupied Units
368
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,400
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$723
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
+24.8%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48768 have increased 24.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.3% | 115 |
| 2021 | +21.7% | 141 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 157 |
| 2023 | +1.3% | 159 |
| 2024 | +24.8% | 198 |
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 127 business establishments in ZIP 48768, employing approximately 1,296 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,123,000.
127
Businesses
1,296
Employees
$56.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 19.7% |
| Construction | 23 | 18.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.4% |
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 48768 vs 48746 →
ZIP 48768 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48768
Vassar (48768)
9,832 residents
- 48746
Millington (48746)
8,528 residents
- 48757 3,817
Reese (48757)
3,817 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48768 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48768 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48757
Reese (48757)
$73,832 median income
- 48746
Millington (48746)
$67,276 median income
- 48768
Vassar (48768)
$64,413 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48768 ranks #3 of 3 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 48768, 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 (9,832 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 48768 in?
ZIP code 48768 (Vassar) 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 48768?
ZIP code 48768 in Vassar, MI has a population of 9,832 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48768?
The median household income in ZIP 48768 is $64,413, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48768?
The median home value in ZIP 48768 is $158,400, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48768?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48768 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48768?
ZIP code 48768 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 1,296 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48768?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48768 are: Retail trade (25), Construction (23), Manufacturing (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48768?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48768 increased by 24.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 48768?
In ZIP code 48768, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 48768?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48768 is 33.5 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 48768?
In ZIP code 48768, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48768?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48768 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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