| ZIP Code | 48703 |
|---|---|
| City | Au Gres |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Arenac County |
| Area Code | 989 |
| Elevation | 587 ft |
| Latitude | 44.063642 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.675914 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.97 |
| Below Poverty | 14.6% ▲ 46% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 10.5% ▲ 114% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 705 (31.7%) |
| Some College | 319 (14.4%) |
| Associates | 368 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 277 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 541 (24.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,365 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $158,700 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $622/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,836 |
| Vacant Units | 1,349 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.97 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,836 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,349 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.97 |
ZIP code 48703 is located in Au Gres, Michigan, within Arenac County. With a population of 2,940, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.1 years. Economically, 48703 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,365 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48703 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $158,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $622 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 48703 is primarily White (94.63%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.6%. Household income has grown by 50% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48703 stands at 10.5%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 48703 in Au Gres, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,940 residents, a median household income of $60,365, and a median home value of $158,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.