48732 ZIP Code
Essexville, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48732 |
| City/Town: | Essexville |
| County: | Bay |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,204 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,104 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,809 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,444 |
| Median Home Value: | $149,400 |
| Land Area: | 24.6 sq miles
63.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.8 sq miles
17.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.6123, -83.7898 |
Population Information (48732 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,204 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,958 | 53.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,246 | 46.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 721 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 544 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 417 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 499 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 621 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,523 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 969 | 8.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,346 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 762 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 906 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,966 | 17.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 702 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 228 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48732 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $149,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $775 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,444 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,162 | 94.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 282 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,573 | 69.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,589 | 30.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48732 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,402 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 71 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 545 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,483 | 29.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,402 | 28.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,150 | 13.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,138 | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 613 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48732 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,104 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,214 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,485 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,809 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48732 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,253 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,045 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 208 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,227 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,177 | 82.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 539 | 10.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 319 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48732 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,491 | 93.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 70 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 51 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 13 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 574 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 239 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 708 | 6.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 564 | 5.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 127 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48732 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 321 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 348 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 448 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 690 | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 641 | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,019 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 528 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 593 | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 323 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 251 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48732 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,241 | 84.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 348 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 26 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 4 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 20 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 342 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48732 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 51 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 294 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 724 | 14.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 159 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 662 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 175 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 74 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 304 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 345 | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,262 | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 451 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 380 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 164 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48732 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.2% | 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 (48732 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,473 | 93.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,725 | 68.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,191 | 46.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 558 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48732 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,337 | 64.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,189 | 42.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,936 | 37.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 364 | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 258 | 5.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 764 | 14.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48732 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,614 | 66.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 235 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 61 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 37 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 165 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 299 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 650 | 11.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 383 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48732 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 55 | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 256 | 4.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 373 | 6.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 502 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,397 | 25.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 942 | 17.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 946 | 17.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 375 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 598 | 11.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48732 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 11 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 679 | 12.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,700 | 31.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,240 | 41.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 643 | 11.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 171 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48732 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,247 | 82.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 170 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 691 | 13.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 35 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48732 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 307 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,758 | 34.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,151 | 41.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 946 | 18.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48732 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 185 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 548 | 15.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,068 | 29.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 751 | 21.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 703 | 19.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 300 | 8.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48732 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,344 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $578 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $775 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.86 | 2.38 |
Households (48732 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,162 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,330 | 45.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 716 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,142 | 22.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,253 | 24.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,242 | 24.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,989 | 38.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.14 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48732 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,863 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,448 | 29.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,500 | 51.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 426 | 8.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 464 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,125 | 23.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48732 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,861 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 42 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 143 | 7.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 639 | 34.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 512 | 27.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 525 | 28.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48732 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,155 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,150 | 12.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,031 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,950 | 17.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 92 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,037 | 53.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 821 | 42.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48732 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,833 | 87.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,247 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 836 | 67.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 411 | 33.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 76 | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48732 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,115 | 99.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 5 | 0.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 89 | 1780.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 89 | 1780.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 89 | 1780.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 6 | 120.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48732 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,483 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,258 | 97.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 225 | 2.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 117 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 25 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 51 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 32 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48732 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,162 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,696 | 91.0% | 89.4% |
Essexville, MI48732