48756 ZIP Code
Prescott, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48756 |
| City/Town: | Prescott |
| County: | Ogemaw |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 3,956 |
| Median Household Income: | $39,115 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,655 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,073 |
| Median Home Value: | $83,500 |
| Land Area: | 79.9 sq miles
206.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
5.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.2337, -83.9734 |
Population Information (48756 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 3,956 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 1,990 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 1,966 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 51.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 190 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 112 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 324 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 192 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 147 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 327 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 409 | 10.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 495 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 282 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 437 | 11.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 614 | 15.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 358 | 9.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 69 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48756 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $83,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $813 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,073 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,744 | 56.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,329 | 43.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,434 | 82.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 310 | 17.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48756 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 2,991 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 68 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 423 | 14.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,351 | 45.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 689 | 23.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 257 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 140 | 4.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 63 | 2.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 6.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48756 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $39,115 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $49,994 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $53,555 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,655 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48756 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,324 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 1,166 | 88.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 158 | 11.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,990 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 885 | 75.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 173 | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 101 | 8.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48756 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,755 | 94.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 16 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 176 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 92 | 2.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 129 | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 66 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 11 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 49 | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48756 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 68 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 167 | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 339 | 19.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 212 | 12.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 273 | 15.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 366 | 21.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 129 | 7.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 119 | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 67 | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4 | 0.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48756 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 936 | 80.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 54 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 12 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 23 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 12 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 91 | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 39.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48756 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 35 | 3.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 106 | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 126 | 10.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 75 | 6.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 107 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 56 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 1 | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 21 | 1.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 98 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 310 | 26.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 127 | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 65 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 39 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48756 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.1% | 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 (48756 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 3,673 | 92.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,879 | 47.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,739 | 69.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 283 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48756 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 870 | 49.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 896 | 51.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 583 | 33.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 248 | 14.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 56 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 493 | 28.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48756 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,628 | 85.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 33 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 14 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 47 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 347 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48756 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 43 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 395 | 12.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 406 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 297 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 797 | 25.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 465 | 15.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 260 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 245 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 165 | 5.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48756 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 77 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 278 | 9.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,162 | 37.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,128 | 36.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 281 | 9.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 147 | 4.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48756 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 730 | 41.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 550 | 31.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 110 | 6.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 75 | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 231 | 13.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 48 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48756 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 108 | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 667 | 38.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 604 | 34.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 365 | 20.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48756 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 476 | 33.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 437 | 30.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 147 | 10.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 186 | 13.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 149 | 10.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 24 | 1.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 10 | 0.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48756 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $955 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $365 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $813 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.78 | 2.38 |
Households (48756 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,744 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 719 | 41.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 121 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 456 | 26.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 392 | 22.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 345 | 19.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 710 | 40.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.72 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48756 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,690 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 491 | 29.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 753 | 44.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 106 | 6.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 288 | 17.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 400 | 23.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48756 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 733 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 65 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 30 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 320 | 43.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 186 | 25.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 132 | 18.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48756 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,216 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 451 | 14.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 3,956 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,306 | 33.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 123 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 620 | 47.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 563 | 43.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48756 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 3,576 | 90.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 336 | 8.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 165 | 49.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 168 | 50.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 13 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 3 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48756 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 3,951 | 99.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 36 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5 | 13.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5 | 13.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5 | 13.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 5 | 13.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48756 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,766 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,723 | 98.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 43 | 1.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 10 | 0.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 29 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48756 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,744 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,547 | 88.7% | 89.4% |
Prescott, MI48756