| ZIP Code | 48762 |
|---|---|
| City | Spruce |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Alcona County |
| Area Code | 989 |
| Elevation | 850 ft |
| Latitude | 44.799958 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.496914 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.04 |
| Below Poverty | 10.0% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 35.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 229 (29.7%) |
| Some College | 106 (13.7%) |
| Associates | 156 (20.2%) |
| Bachelors | 105 (13.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 172 (22.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,955 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $198,900 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,026 |
| Vacant Units | 530 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,026 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 530 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
ZIP code 48762 is located in Spruce, Michigan, within Alcona County. With a population of 1,014, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.5 years. Economically, 48762 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,955 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48762 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $198,900 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 96.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 48762 is primarily White (95.07%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 10.0%. Household income has grown by 52% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48762 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 48762 in Spruce, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,014 residents, a median household income of $67,955, and a median home value of $198,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.