48656 ZIP Code – Saint Helen, Michigan
ZIP code 48656 is a small ZIP code located in Saint Helen, Michigan, within Roscommon County with a population of approximately 3,785 residents. The median household income is $39,000 — well below the Michigan average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $88,500, well below the national average, with 87.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $756 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 94% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 9.0%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the U.S. average. About 10.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 57.5, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 48651, 48661, 48653.
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ZIP 48656 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48656 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,785 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $39k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $88k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $756 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 57.5 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.5% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.2% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48651 – Prudenville
- 48661 – West Branch
- 48653 – Roscommon
- 48630 – Houghton Lake Heights
- 48629 – Houghton Lake
- 48627 – Higgins Lake
- 48654 – Rose City
- 48636 – Luzerne
- 48624 – Gladwin
- 48610 – Alger
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48651 | PRUDENVILLE | 4,369 | $41,990 |
| 48661 | WEST BRANCH | 10,538 | $56,349 |
| 48653 | ROSCOMMON | 9,885 | $61,201 |
| 48630 | HOUGHTON LAKE HEIGHTS | 70 | $69,083 |
| 48629 | HOUGHTON LAKE | 7,691 | $50,948 |