Zip code 48729: Deford, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 48729?

48729 is assigned to Deford, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 48729 in?

48729 is in Tuscola County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 48729?

About 1,555 people live in 48729, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 48729?

The median household income in 48729 is $60,776.

Q: What zip codes are near 48729?

The closest zip codes to 48729 are 48426, 48741, 48726, 48723, 48472.

Residential delivery areaTuscola CountyEastern Time

Population

1,555

Median household income

$61K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$212K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$612/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

44 sq mi

35 people/sq mi

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

About 48729

48729 is a rural zip code in Deford, Michigan (Tuscola County), covering 44 sq mi of land. About 1,555 people live here, or 35 per square mile. The median resident is 44.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $60,776 a year, 25% below the national median of $80,734. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $211,700, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $612 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.2 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; production and manufacturing; and construction and repair.

How 48729 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers15.7%
96th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%55th of 961 in MI
Homeownership rate87.7%
93rd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%376th of 958 in MI
Median age44.2
82nd
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2441st of 962 in MI
Uninsured rate11.1%
76th
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%66th of 961 in MI
Housing vacancy10.4%
73rd
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%493rd of 958 in MI
Self-employed workers11.1%
70th
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%315th of 961 in MI
Veterans5.6%
47th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%653rd of 962 in MI
Average commute25.2 min
44th
U.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min495th of 941 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.429
44th
U.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465390th of 958 in MI
Poverty rate9.2%
40th
U.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%576th of 959 in MI
Per capita income$34,926
34th
U.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735538th of 962 in MI
Unemployment rate4%
34th
U.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%580th of 961 in MI
Median earnings per worker$42,568
31st
U.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178554th of 960 in MI
Residents 65 and older14%
30th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%853rd of 962 in MI
Median home value$211,700
23rd
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600401st of 946 in MI
Median household income$60,776
21st
U.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875665th of 952 in MI
Residents under 1817.9%
18th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%662nd of 962 in MI
Work from home6.4%
13th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%761st of 961 in MI
Population density35/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi764th of 962 in MI
Diversity index11.7
5th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3791st of 962 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher11%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%880th of 961 in MI
Foreign-born residents0.5%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%844th of 962 in MI
Population1,555
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761740th of 962 in MI
Broadband access76.8%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%913th of 958 in MI
Median gross rent$612
1st
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129823rd of 851 in MI
Rent-burdened renters13.5%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%861st of 931 in MI
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%956th of 961 in MI
Government workers5.4%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%917th of 961 in MI

Measure	48729	Tuscola	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Healthcare workers	15.7%	12%	10.1%	9.7%	96th	55th of 961
Homeownership rateStrength	87.7%	86.4%	73.2%	65.2%	93rd	376th of 958
Median age	44.2	44.8	40.2	38.9	82nd	441st of 962
Uninsured rate	11.1%	4.6%	4.9%	8.4%	76th	66th of 961
Housing vacancy	10.4%	10.5%	11.8%	10.1%	73rd	493rd of 958
Self-employed workers	11.1%	7.3%	8.6%	10%	70th	315th of 961
Veterans	5.6%	6.6%	5.8%	6.2%	47th	653rd of 962
Average commute	25.2 min	29.6 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	44th	495th of 941
Income inequality (Gini)	0.429	0.406	0.465	0.483	44th	390th of 958
Poverty rate	9.2%	12.8%	13.2%	12.5%	40th	576th of 959
Per capita income	$34,926	$32,616	$40,735	$44,673	34th	538th of 962
Unemployment rate	4%	6%	5.7%	5.2%	34th	580th of 961
Median earnings per worker	$42,568	$42,820	$47,178	$49,666	31st	554th of 960
Residents 65 and older	14%	21.9%	18.6%	17.2%	30th	853rd of 962
Median home value	$211,700	$149,500	$231,600	$332,700	23rd	401st of 946
Median household income	$60,776	$63,811	$72,875	$80,734	21st	665th of 952
Residents under 18	17.9%	20.1%	21.2%	22%	18th	662nd of 962
Work from home	6.4%	5%	13.5%	15.1%	13th	761st of 961
Population density	35/sq mi	66/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	764th of 962
Diversity index	11.7	16	45.3	61.4	5th	791st of 962
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11%	16.3%	32.4%	35.7%	3rd	880th of 961
Foreign-born residents	0.5%	0.9%	7.2%	14.1%	3rd	844th of 962
Population	1,555	52,980	10,077,761	334,922,499	2nd	740th of 962
Broadband accessWeakness	76.8%	85.1%	90.5%	91%	2nd	913th of 958
Median gross rent	$612	$819	$1,129	$1,413	1st	823rd of 851
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	13.5%	44.2%	50.4%	51.1%	1st	861st of 931
Tech workers	0%	1.5%	3.1%	3.8%	1st	956th of 961
Government workers	5.4%	12.1%	11.6%	14.5%	1st	917th of 961

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

14%

5–17

10%

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

10%

45–54

25%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

44.2

Under 18

17.9%

65 and over

14%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0.6%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.3%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

11.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

89.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 628
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 65.3%
Married couples: 58.4%
Living alone: 28.5%
Veterans (of adults): 5.6%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

32%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

48729

$60,776

Tuscola Co.

$63,811

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,926

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.429

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

48729

$211,700

Tuscola Co.

$149,500

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

48729

$612

Tuscola Co.

$819

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.6%

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 701
Owner-occupied: 87.7%
Vacant: 10.4%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 13.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

45%

20–29

15%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

Average commute

25.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

16%

Production

14%

Construction and repair

14%

Sales

11%

Transportation and moving

11%

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

Education

Food service

Engineering and science

0.4%

Police and fire

0.1%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Manufacturing

19%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Construction

Wholesale

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$42,568

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	48729	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,648	$74,888
Service	$24,659	$26,804
Sales and office	$38,594	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$49,167	$49,199
Production and transportation	$43,750	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

40%

Some college

24%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
Households with broadband: 76.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 39.8%
No internet access: 18.8%
Without health insurance: 11.1%
Limited-English households: 0.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Deford
State: Michigan
County: Tuscola County
Center point: 43.4959° N, 83.1738° W
Land area: 44 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 48729

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
48426	Decker, MI	5.5 mi	1,317	$62,169	$126,000
48741	Kingston, MI	6.5 mi	2,107	$59,107	$154,800
48726	Cass City, MI	7.7 mi	5,872	$65,087	$128,300
48723	Caro, MI	11 mi	11,678	$55,779	$138,100
48472	Snover, MI	11 mi	1,359	$61,000	$159,400
48453	Marlette, MI	12 mi	5,046	$53,676	$163,800
48735	Gagetown, MI	13 mi	933	$61,364	$120,800
48760	Silverwood, MI	13 mi	1,204	$54,643	$171,000
48410	Argyle, MI	13 mi	77	$55,250	$110,700
48727	Clifford, MI	13 mi	958	$64,583	$162,900
48744	Mayville, MI	14 mi	4,460	$67,944	$159,800
48754	Owendale, MI	17 mi	1,044	$77,500	$116,900

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Questions about 48729

What city is zip code 48729?

48729 is assigned to Deford, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 48729 in?

48729 is in Tuscola County, Michigan.

What is the population of 48729?

About 1,555 people live in 48729, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 48729 in?

48729 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 48729?

The median household income in 48729 is $60,776.

What zip codes are near 48729?

The closest zip codes to 48729 are 48426, 48741, 48726, 48723, 48472.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48729, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.