| ZIP Code | 48739 |
|---|---|
| City | Hale |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Iosco County |
| Area Code | 989 |
| Elevation | 890 ft |
| Latitude | 44.370453 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.844934 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26069 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.08 |
| Below Poverty | 17.6% ▲ 76% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.1% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 11% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 82 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,032 (40%) |
| Some College | 304 (11.8%) |
| Associates | 309 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 321 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 533 (20.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $47,768 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $170,600 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $798/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,015 |
| Vacant Units | 2,329 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,015 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,329 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
ZIP code 48739 is located in Hale, Michigan, within Iosco County. With a population of 3,511, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.6 years. Economically, 48739 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $47,768 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48739 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $170,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $798 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 60% since 2019.
The population of 48739 is primarily White (90.23%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.6%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48739 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 48739 in Hale, MI is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,511 residents, a median household income of $47,768, and a median home value of $170,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.