Zip code 48705: Barton City, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 48705?

48705 is assigned to Barton City, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 48705 in?

48705 is in Alcona County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 48705?

About 521 people live in 48705, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 48705?

The median household income in 48705 is $65,104.

Q: What zip codes are near 48705?

The closest zip codes to 48705 are 48728, 49747, 48737, 48742, 48762.

Residential delivery areaAlcona CountyEastern Time

Population

521

Median household income

$65K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$120K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

54.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

80 sq mi

7 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 48705

48705 is a rural zip code in Barton City, Michigan (Alcona County), covering 80 sq mi of land. About 521 people live here, or 7 per square mile. The median resident is 54.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $65,104 a year, 19% below the national median of $80,734. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $120,300, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 98% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.9 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; sales; and cleaning and personal care.

How 48705 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate98.1%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%23rd of 958 in MI
Housing vacancy61.1%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%32nd of 958 in MI
Median age54.7
98th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2128th of 962 in MI
Residents 65 and older33%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%105th of 962 in MI
Veterans13.5%
96th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%54th of 962 in MI
Unemployment rate7.4%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%186th of 961 in MI
Average commute29.9 min
73rd
U.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min196th of 941 in MI
Poverty rate14.6%
68th
U.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%287th of 959 in MI
Work from home11%
40th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%396th of 961 in MI
Self-employed workers8%
33rd
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%612th of 961 in MI
Median household income$65,104
28th
U.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875554th of 952 in MI
Per capita income$29,212
17th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735800th of 962 in MI
Tech workers1.1%
15th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%622nd of 961 in MI
Government workers9.1%
13th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%710th of 961 in MI
Uninsured rate2.5%
9th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%786th of 961 in MI
Diversity index15.6
8th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3634th of 962 in MI
Residents under 1815%
8th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%798th of 962 in MI
Broadband access81.1%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%823rd of 958 in MI
Healthcare workers5.7%
6th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%834th of 961 in MI
Median home value$120,300
5th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600838th of 946 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher11.8%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%861st of 961 in MI
Foreign-born residents0.6%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%792nd of 962 in MI
Median earnings per worker$29,702
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178923rd of 960 in MI
Population521
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761882nd of 962 in MI
Population density7/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi922nd of 962 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.310
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465928th of 958 in MI

Measure	48705	Alcona	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Homeownership rateStrength	98.1%	89.6%	73.2%	65.2%	99th	23rd of 958
Housing vacancy	61.1%	48.6%	11.8%	10.1%	99th	32nd of 958
Median age	54.7	60	40.2	38.9	98th	128th of 962
Residents 65 and older	33%	37%	18.6%	17.2%	98th	105th of 962
Veterans	13.5%	12.4%	5.8%	6.2%	96th	54th of 962
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.4%	4.5%	5.7%	5.2%	83rd	186th of 961
Average commute	29.9 min	27.9 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	73rd	196th of 941
Poverty rate	14.6%	12.3%	13.2%	12.5%	68th	287th of 959
Work from home	11%	10.9%	13.5%	15.1%	40th	396th of 961
Self-employed workers	8%	11.4%	8.6%	10%	33rd	612th of 961
Median household income	$65,104	$54,993	$72,875	$80,734	28th	554th of 952
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,212	$36,382	$40,735	$44,673	17th	800th of 962
Tech workers	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	3.8%	15th	622nd of 961
Government workers	9.1%	18%	11.6%	14.5%	13th	710th of 961
Uninsured rateStrength	2.5%	3.9%	4.9%	8.4%	9th	786th of 961
Diversity index	15.6	13.2	45.3	61.4	8th	634th of 962
Residents under 18	15%	12.6%	21.2%	22%	8th	798th of 962
Broadband accessWeakness	81.1%	83.4%	90.5%	91%	6th	823rd of 958
Healthcare workers	5.7%	11%	10.1%	9.7%	6th	834th of 961
Median home value	$120,300	$162,800	$231,600	$332,700	5th	838th of 946
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.8%	21.4%	32.4%	35.7%	4th	861st of 961
Foreign-born residents	0.6%	2%	7.2%	14.1%	3rd	792nd of 962
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,702	$37,765	$47,178	$49,666	3rd	923rd of 960
Population	521	10,397	10,077,761	334,922,499	1st	882nd of 962
Population density	7/sq mi	15/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	922nd of 962
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.310	0.437	0.465	0.483	1st	928th of 958

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

12%

5–17

18–24

25–34

14%

35–44

11%

45–54

16%

55–64

25%

65–74

75+

Median age

54.7

Under 18

15%

65 and over

33%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0%
Hispanic1.0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

15.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 265
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 50.9%
Married couples: 43.8%
Living alone: 35.5%
Veterans (of adults): 13.5%
Male / female: 61% / 39%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

35%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

48705

$65,104

Alcona Co.

$54,993

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,212

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.310

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

48705

$120,300

Alcona Co.

$162,800

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

48705

—

Alcona Co.

$867

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

0.6%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

19%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 681
Owner-occupied: 98.1%
Vacant: 61.1%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

64%

Carpooled

25%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

18%

10–19

31%

20–29

18%

30–44

12%

45–59

10%

60+

11%

Average commute

29.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

42.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

17%

Sales

15%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Transportation and moving

11%

Management

10%

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Healthcare

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Food service

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Police and fire

Education

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

23%

Retail

17%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Construction

11%

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Education

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$29,702

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	48705	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$75,156	$74,888
Service	$4,643	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,077	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$28,333	$49,199
Production and transportation	$42,500	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

45%

Some college

20%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
Households with broadband: 81.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 43%
No internet access: 15.5%
Without health insurance: 2.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Barton City
State: Michigan
County: Alcona County
Center point: 44.6951° N, 83.6560° W
Land area: 80 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 48705

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
48728	Curran, MI	8.8 mi	328	$46,250	$108,800
49747	Hubbard Lake, MI	9.8 mi	2,177	$73,233	$179,500
48737	Glennie, MI	10 mi	1,082	$38,000	$122,500
48742	Lincoln, MI	11 mi	1,805	$66,477	$170,300
48762	Spruce, MI	11 mi	930	$73,421	$214,900
48745	Mikado, MI	12 mi	1,277	$49,844	$157,800
48740	Harrisville, MI	14 mi	2,505	$54,393	$155,800
48761	South Branch, MI	17 mi	799	$47,188	$111,200
48721	Black River, MI	18 mi	406	$60,500	$226,700
48621	Fairview, MI	18 mi	1,126	$51,304	$145,300
49766	Ossineke, MI	18 mi	2,565	$61,346	$161,800
48738	Greenbush, MI	19 mi	1,129	$63,462	$193,900

Questions about 48705

What city is zip code 48705?

48705 is assigned to Barton City, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 48705 in?

48705 is in Alcona County, Michigan.

What is the population of 48705?

About 521 people live in 48705, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 48705 in?

48705 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 48705?

The median household income in 48705 is $65,104.

What zip codes are near 48705?

The closest zip codes to 48705 are 48728, 49747, 48737, 48742, 48762.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48705, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.