48761 ZIP Code – South Branch, Michigan
48761 is a small ZIP code in South Branch, Michigan, part of Iosco County with a population of approximately 867 residents. The median household income is $42,480 — below the Michigan average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $107,500, well below the national average, with 87.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 74% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 8.1%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 19.7% is above the U.S. average. About 11.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 65.2, well above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 48743, 48635, 48737.
ZIP Code 48761 Data
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ZIP 48761 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48761 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 867 | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $107k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 65.2 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.0% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48743 – Long Lake
- 48635 – Lupton
- 48737 – Glennie
- 48739 – Hale
- 48654 – Rose City
- 48647 – Mio
- 48621 – Fairview
- 48728 – Curran
- 48705 – Barton City
- 48748 – National City
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48743 | LONG LAKE | 38 | $2,499 |
| 48635 | LUPTON | 1,608 | $54,583 |
| 48737 | GLENNIE | 1,214 | $33,835 |
| 48739 | HALE | 3,592 | $43,774 |
| 48654 | ROSE CITY | 2,446 | $45,119 |