Zip code 48733: Fairgrove, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 48733?

48733 is assigned to Fairgrove, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 48733 in?

48733 is in Tuscola County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 48733?

About 1,648 people live in 48733, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 48733?

The median household income in 48733 is $60,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 48733?

The closest zip codes to 48733 are 48701, 48757, 48747, 48758, 48767.

Residential delivery areaTuscola CountyEastern Time

Population

1,648

Median household income

$61K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$110K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$900/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

50 sq mi

33 people/sq mi

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

About 48733

48733 is a rural zip code in Fairgrove, Michigan (Tuscola County), covering 50 sq mi of land. About 1,648 people live here, or 33 per square mile. The median resident is 42 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $60,500 a year, 25% below the national median of $80,734. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $109,700, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $900 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.4 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare.

How 48733 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate90.6%
96th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%252nd of 958 in MI
Residents 65 and older23.8%
89th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%298th of 962 in MI
Veterans9.3%
86th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%216th of 962 in MI
Housing vacancy11.7%
78th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%458th of 958 in MI
Rent-burdened renters57.7%
76th
U.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%188th of 931 in MI
Median age42
72nd
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2567th of 962 in MI
Healthcare workers11%
71st
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%304th of 961 in MI
Self-employed workers10%
59th
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%404th of 961 in MI
Average commute25.4 min
46th
U.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min478th of 941 in MI
Residents under 1821.7%
46th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%370th of 962 in MI
Unemployment rate4.6%
45th
U.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%493rd of 961 in MI
Uninsured rate5.9%
42nd
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%311th of 961 in MI
Poverty rate9%
38th
U.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%586th of 959 in MI
Government workers12.1%
37th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%423rd of 961 in MI
Broadband access89.2%
29th
U.S. 91% · MI 90.5%450th of 958 in MI
Median earnings per worker$40,650
23rd
U.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178655th of 960 in MI
Median household income$60,500
21st
U.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875671st of 952 in MI
Per capita income$30,916
21st
U.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735729th of 962 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.393
16th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465685th of 958 in MI
Median gross rent$900
13th
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129542nd of 851 in MI
Work from home5.5%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%815th of 961 in MI
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%670th of 962 in MI
Population density33/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi775th of 962 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher12.6%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%842nd of 961 in MI
Diversity index11.5
5th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3795th of 962 in MI
Median home value$109,700
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600876th of 946 in MI
Population1,648
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761731st of 962 in MI
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%957th of 961 in MI

Measure	48733	Tuscola	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Homeownership rateStrength	90.6%	86.4%	73.2%	65.2%	96th	252nd of 958
Residents 65 and older	23.8%	21.9%	18.6%	17.2%	89th	298th of 962
Veterans	9.3%	6.6%	5.8%	6.2%	86th	216th of 962
Housing vacancy	11.7%	10.5%	11.8%	10.1%	78th	458th of 958
Rent-burdened renters	57.7%	44.2%	50.4%	51.1%	76th	188th of 931
Median age	42	44.8	40.2	38.9	72nd	567th of 962
Healthcare workers	11%	12%	10.1%	9.7%	71st	304th of 961
Self-employed workers	10%	7.3%	8.6%	10%	59th	404th of 961
Average commute	25.4 min	29.6 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	46th	478th of 941
Residents under 18	21.7%	20.1%	21.2%	22%	46th	370th of 962
Unemployment rate	4.6%	6%	5.7%	5.2%	45th	493rd of 961
Uninsured rate	5.9%	4.6%	4.9%	8.4%	42nd	311th of 961
Poverty rate	9%	12.8%	13.2%	12.5%	38th	586th of 959
Government workers	12.1%	12.1%	11.6%	14.5%	37th	423rd of 961
Broadband access	89.2%	85.1%	90.5%	91%	29th	450th of 958
Median earnings per worker	$40,650	$42,820	$47,178	$49,666	23rd	655th of 960
Median household income	$60,500	$63,811	$72,875	$80,734	21st	671st of 952
Per capita income	$30,916	$32,616	$40,735	$44,673	21st	729th of 962
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.393	0.406	0.465	0.483	16th	685th of 958
Median gross rent	$900	$819	$1,129	$1,413	13th	542nd of 851
Work from home	5.5%	5%	13.5%	15.1%	9th	815th of 961
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	0.9%	7.2%	14.1%	6th	670th of 962
Population density	33/sq mi	66/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	775th of 962
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.6%	16.3%	32.4%	35.7%	5th	842nd of 961
Diversity index	11.5	16	45.3	61.4	5th	795th of 962
Median home value	$109,700	$149,500	$231,600	$332,700	3rd	876th of 946
Population	1,648	52,980	10,077,761	334,922,499	2nd	731st of 962
Tech workers	0%	1.5%	3.1%	3.8%	1st	957th 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

17%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

12%

35–44

11%

45–54

12%

55–64

13%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

Under 18

21.7%

65 and over

23.8%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0.2%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.5%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

11.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

93.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.3%

Households

Households: 678
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 61.1%
Married couples: 46.5%
Living alone: 32.7%
Veterans (of adults): 9.3%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

22%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

48733

$60,500

Tuscola Co.

$63,811

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,916

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.393

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

48733

$109,700

Tuscola Co.

$149,500

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

48733

$900

Tuscola Co.

$819

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

94%

2–4 units

0.3%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 768
Owner-occupied: 90.6%
Vacant: 11.7%
Median year built: 1957
Median rooms: 6.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 57.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17.3%
Home value to income: 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

26%

20–29

25%

30–44

20%

45–59

60+

Average commute

25.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

12%

Transportation and moving

12%

Healthcare

11%

Management

11%

Office and admin

10%

Sales

Production

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Retail

12%

Education

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Other services

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Information

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$40,650

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	48733	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,625	$74,888
Service	$21,875	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,167	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$58,125	$49,199
Production and transportation	$47,578	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

44%

Some college

22%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 3%
Households with broadband: 89.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.6%
No internet access: 8.8%
Without health insurance: 5.9%
Limited-English households: 0.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Fairgrove
State: Michigan
County: Tuscola County
Center point: 43.5341° N, 83.5931° W
Land area: 50 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Fairgrove2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 48733

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
48701	Akron, MI	4.1 mi	1,399	$62,969	$112,200
48757	Reese, MI	6.1 mi	3,708	$73,832	$171,400
48747	Munger, MI	8.7 mi	1,549	$81,458	$141,300
48758	Richville, MI · PO box	9.7 mi	—	—	—
48767	Unionville, MI	10 mi	2,043	$77,938	$123,100
48723	Caro, MI	11 mi	11,678	$55,779	$138,100
48732	Essexville, MI	11 mi	11,340	$57,903	$169,600
48768	Vassar, MI	11 mi	9,109	$64,413	$158,400
48708	Bay City, MI	13 mi	25,635	$50,518	$107,700
48734	Frankenmuth, MI	15 mi	7,746	$91,032	$305,100
48787	Frankenmuth, MI · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
48759	Sebewaing, MI	17 mi	3,452	$65,222	$118,700

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Questions about 48733

What city is zip code 48733?

48733 is assigned to Fairgrove, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 48733 in?

48733 is in Tuscola County, Michigan.

What is the population of 48733?

About 1,648 people live in 48733, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 48733 in?

48733 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 48733?

The median household income in 48733 is $60,500.

What zip codes are near 48733?

The closest zip codes to 48733 are 48701, 48757, 48747, 48758, 48767.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48733, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.