48723 ZIP Code
Caro, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48723 |
| City/Town: | Caro |
| County: | Tuscola |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,389 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,116 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,534 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,183 |
| Median Home Value: | $116,300 |
| Land Area: | 131.8 sq miles
341.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.9 sq miles
7.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.4875, -83.3847 |
Population Information (48723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,389 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,171 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,218 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 474 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 767 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 894 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 767 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 508 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,456 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,666 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,306 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 992 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 806 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,616 | 13.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 719 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 418 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $116,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $740 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,183 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,888 | 94.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 295 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,869 | 79.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,019 | 20.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,979 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 207 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 698 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,116 | 45.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,431 | 15.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 951 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,056 | 11.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 520 | 5.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48723 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,116 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,469 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,410 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,534 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,458 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,116 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 342 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,619 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,082 | 79.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 624 | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 330 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 80 | 1.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,554 | 93.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 191 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 32 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 78 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 44 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 490 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 391 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 555 | 4.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 442 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 63 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 37 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48723 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 259 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 296 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 473 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 539 | 11.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 683 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 863 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 516 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 832 | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 303 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 124 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48723 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,076 | 79.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 570 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 37 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 104 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 54 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 211 | 4.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48723 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 104 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 305 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 999 | 19.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 143 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 566 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 171 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 60 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 240 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 516 | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,279 | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 301 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 250 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 182 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.8% | 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 (48723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,574 | 93.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,879 | 63.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,074 | 49.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 558 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48723 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,235 | 66.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,161 | 44.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,461 | 29.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 554 | 11.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 411 | 8.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 914 | 18.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48723 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,866 | 74.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 10 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 73 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 49 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 186 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 36 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 233 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 730 | 14.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48723 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 100 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 489 | 9.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 621 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 569 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,106 | 21.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 533 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 559 | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 463 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 743 | 14.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48723 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 59 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 277 | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,473 | 28.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,496 | 48.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 635 | 12.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 243 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48723 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,387 | 48.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,452 | 29.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 602 | 12.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 66 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 221 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 132 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48723 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 428 | 8.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,702 | 34.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,767 | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 991 | 20.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48723 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 668 | 17.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 931 | 24.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 880 | 22.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 589 | 15.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 476 | 12.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 243 | 6.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 72 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48723 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,180 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $481 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $740 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.38 |
Households (48723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,888 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,085 | 42.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 760 | 15.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 991 | 20.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,450 | 29.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,265 | 25.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,744 | 35.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48723 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,097 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,859 | 36.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,401 | 47.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 164 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 643 | 12.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,043 | 20.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48723 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,627 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 106 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 129 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,420 | 54.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 641 | 24.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 331 | 12.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,719 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 620 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,132 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,722 | 22.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 183 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,399 | 51.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,140 | 41.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48723 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,893 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,408 | 11.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 593 | 42.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 789 | 56.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 85 | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 26 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48723 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,228 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 30 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 161 | 536.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 161 | 536.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 161 | 536.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 20 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 65 | 216.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 60.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48723 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,915 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,464 | 96.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 451 | 3.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 275 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 80 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 78 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48723 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,888 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,318 | 88.3% | 89.4% |
Caro, MI48723