| ZIP Code | 48760 |
|---|---|
| City | Silverwood |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Lapeer County |
| Area Code | 810 |
| Elevation | 789 ft |
| Latitude | 43.317658 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.252582 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26157 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.1% ▼ 43% below avg |
| Unemployment | 12.1% ▲ 148% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 437 (49.2%) |
| Some College | 134 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 110 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 68 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 128 (14.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,083 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $150,500 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 63% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $856/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 754 |
| Vacant Units | 173 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 754 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 173 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 48760 is located in Silverwood, Michigan, within Lapeer County. With a population of 1,361, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.7 years. Economically, 48760 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,083 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48760 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $150,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $856 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 63% since 2019.
The population of 48760 is primarily White (91.40%). Residents are less-educated — 22.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.9%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48760 stands at 12.1%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 48760 in Silverwood, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,361 residents, a median household income of $59,083, and a median home value of $150,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.