48661 ZIP Code – West Branch, Michigan
48661 is a ZIP code serving West Branch, Michigan in Ogemaw County with a population of approximately 10,538 residents. The median household income is $56,349 — below the Michigan average and below the national average. At $151,100, median home values run well below the national average, with 79.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $784, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 86% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 4.8%, which is near the U.S. rate. About 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. About 19.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. At 48.3, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 48654, 48656, 48635.
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ZIP 48661 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48661 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $151k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $784 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.1% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48654 – Rose City
- 48656 – Saint Helen
- 48635 – Lupton
- 48610 – Alger
- 48756 – Prescott
- 48636 – Luzerne
- 48651 – Prudenville
- 48743 – Long Lake
- 48659 – Sterling
- 48739 – Hale
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48654 | ROSE CITY | 2,446 | $45,119 |
| 48656 | SAINT HELEN | 3,785 | $39,000 |
| 48635 | LUPTON | 1,608 | $54,583 |
| 48610 | ALGER | 3,270 | $51,331 |
| 48756 | PRESCOTT | 3,956 | $39,115 |