48661 ZIP Code
West Branch, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48661 |
| City/Town: | West Branch |
| County: | Ogemaw |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,538 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,349 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,164 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,413 |
| Median Home Value: | $151,100 |
| Land Area: | 263.5 sq miles
682.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.3184, -84.2362 |
Population Information (48661 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,538 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,335 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,203 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 515 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 521 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 607 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 534 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 532 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,086 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,106 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,257 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 680 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 940 | 8.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,553 | 14.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 931 | 8.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 276 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48661 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $151,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $784 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,413 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,503 | 70.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,910 | 29.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,523 | 78.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 980 | 21.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48661 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,829 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 142 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 577 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,687 | 34.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,946 | 24.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,017 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,001 | 12.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 459 | 5.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48661 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,349 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,172 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,225 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,164 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48661 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,491 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,291 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 196 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,323 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,525 | 82.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 503 | 11.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 253 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48661 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,929 | 94.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 66 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 61 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 164 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 51 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 263 | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 98 | 0.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 229 | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 161 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 33 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48661 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 195 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 209 | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 498 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 402 | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 662 | 14.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 978 | 21.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 592 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 582 | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 222 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 163 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48661 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,472 | 80.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 278 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 8 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 94 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 23 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 279 | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48661 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 214 | 5.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 321 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 523 | 12.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 65 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 644 | 15.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 228 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 8 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 159 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 149 | 3.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,150 | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 502 | 11.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 122 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 206 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48661 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48661 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,966 | 94.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,820 | 64.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,540 | 52.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 384 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48661 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,882 | 64.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,208 | 49.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,527 | 33.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 308 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 165 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 771 | 17.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48661 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,358 | 83.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 60 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 87 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 81 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 64 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 100 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 163 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 500 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48661 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 107 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 868 | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,435 | 22.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 847 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 941 | 14.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 566 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 669 | 10.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 414 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 556 | 8.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48661 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 139 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 432 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,832 | 28.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,922 | 45.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 832 | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 256 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48661 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,837 | 40.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,335 | 29.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 382 | 8.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 98 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 638 | 14.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 189 | 4.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48661 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 257 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,418 | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,751 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,077 | 23.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48661 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 276 | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 687 | 19.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 783 | 22.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 547 | 15.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 766 | 21.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 405 | 11.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 43 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48661 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,138 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $474 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $784 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (48661 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,503 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,383 | 52.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 621 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 786 | 17.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 962 | 21.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,088 | 24.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,911 | 42.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.73 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48661 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,509 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,168 | 25.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,573 | 57.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 171 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 520 | 11.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 901 | 20.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48661 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,918 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 92 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 127 | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 870 | 45.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 478 | 24.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 351 | 18.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48661 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,544 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 819 | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,350 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,851 | 17.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 113 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 880 | 47.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 858 | 46.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48661 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,555 | 90.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 854 | 8.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 323 | 37.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 520 | 60.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 109 | 12.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 11 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48661 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,285 | 97.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 39 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 253 | 648.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 253 | 648.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 253 | 648.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 89 | 228.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 19 | 48.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 69.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48661 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,023 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,746 | 97.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 277 | 2.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 57 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 172 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 41 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48661 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,503 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,123 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
West Branch, MI48661