Whittemore, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48770
Iosco County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,891
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $49,957
- Median income Below-median income area
- $105,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whittemore pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48770 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 48770 covers 175.1 square miles in Whittemore, Iosco County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,891 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48770 reports a modest median household income of $49,957 (32% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,464. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $105,500 (52% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $683; owner occupancy is 85.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Iosco County, so 48770 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 48770
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whittemore, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48770.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 48770, Whittemore, 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
1,891
Population
175.1
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48770?
44.1
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.4%
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?
$49,957
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$23,464
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48770 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Whittemore, 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)
$49,957 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
987housing units
987
Total Housing Units
689
Occupied Units
298
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$105,500
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$683
Median Rent
1975
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
+35.1%
YoY Change (2022)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48770 have increased 35.1% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +43.9% | 123 |
| 2019 | +5.3% | 129 |
| 2020 | -6.2% | 121 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 133 |
| 2022 | +35.1% | 180 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 48770, employing approximately 66 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,392,000.
20
Businesses
66
Employees
$2.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.0% |
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 48770 vs 48739 →
ZIP 48770 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48739
Hale (48739)
4,043 residents
- 48770
Whittemore (48770)
1,891 residents
- 48766 1,270
Twining (48766)
1,270 residents
- 48765 725
Turner (48765)
725 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48770 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48770 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48766
Twining (48766)
$56,583 median income
- 48739
Hale (48739)
$52,802 median income
- 48770
Whittemore (48770)
$49,957 median income
- 48765
Turner (48765)
$45,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48770 ranks #3 of 4 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 48770, 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 (1,891 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 48770 in?
ZIP code 48770 (Whittemore) is located in Iosco County, Michigan. Iosco County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iosco-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48770?
ZIP code 48770 in Whittemore, MI has a population of 1,891 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48770?
The median household income in ZIP 48770 is $49,957, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48770?
The median home value in ZIP 48770 is $105,500, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48770?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48770 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48770?
ZIP code 48770 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 66 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48770?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48770 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48770?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48770 increased by 35.1% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 48770?
In ZIP code 48770, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 48770?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48770 is 31.3 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 48770?
In ZIP code 48770, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48770?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48770 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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