48413 ZIP Code — Bad Axe, MI

Huron County, Michigan

ZIP code 48413 is located in Bad Axe, Michigan, within Huron County. It covers approximately 137.18 square miles and serves a population of 7,445 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48413

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $53,267. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48413 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,445

population

137.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48413 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48413

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48413. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bad Axe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48731 Elkton (9.1 mi) 48445 Kinde (11.5 mi) 48475 Ubly (11.6 mi) 48470 Ruth (11.9 mi) 48441 Harbor Beach (12.9 mi) 48754 Owendale (13.3 mi) 48467 Port Austin (14.9 mi) 48456 Minden City (15.3 mi) 48468 Port Hope (15.7 mi) 48725 Caseville (15.9 mi) 48755 Pigeon (16 mi) 48726 Cass City (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,445
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	137.18 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	43.7878
Longitude	-82.9911
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	50.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	33.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	13.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,445

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$53,267

Median household income

$29,506

Per capita income

$135,400

Median home value

$694

Median monthly rent

74.1%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

2,560

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

166

Under 5

174

208

5–9

219

231

10–14

244

192

15–19

203

233

20–24

245

422

25–34

445

370

35–44

390

443

45–54

467

215

55–59

226

298

60–64

315

503

65–74

531

179

75–84

188

165

85+

173

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,511	20.3%
18 and over	5,934	79.7%
65 and over	1,739	23.4%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Two or more races 4%

Other race 3.1%

Asian 0.9%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,791	86%
Hispanic or Latino	456	5.8%
Two or more races	317	4%
Other race	241	3.1%
Asian	74	0.9%
Black or African American	22	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	50.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	33.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	13.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$53,267

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,400
Median rent / month	$694
Owner occupied	74.1%
Renter occupied	25.9%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	17.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.6%
Electricity	12.7%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Fuel oil	3.4%
Wood	5.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,268	43.0%
Cohabiting couple	368	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	532	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	779	26.4%
Households with children under 18	670	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,108	37.6%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	29.1%
Married	44.7%	40.5%
Separated	0.4%	1.7%
Widowed	4.3%	12.9%
Divorced	15.9%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	93	6.7%
Kindergarten	52	3.8%
Elementary school	748	54.1%
High school	358	25.9%
College / grad school	132	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.4%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Retail trade 15.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Construction 7.3%

Professional & management 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Other services 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Public administration 1.3%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 16.6%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 29.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	328	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	48.5%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,105	95.4%
Spanish	102	1.4%
Other Indo-European	47	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	28	0.4%
Other languages	27	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,231	97.1%
Born in same state	7,196	96.7%
Born in different state	6,433	86.4%
Foreign born	35	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	214	2.9%
Not a US citizen	121	56.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	823	11.1%
Italian	724	9.7%
Arab	154	2.1%
English	113	1.5%
German	90	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	62	0.8%
Norwegian	21	0.3%
Polish	11	0.1%
Dutch	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	85.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48413

What city is ZIP code 48413 in?

ZIP code 48413 is primarily assigned to Bad Axe, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48413 in?

ZIP code 48413 falls within Huron County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48413 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 48413 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48413?

The median home value in ZIP code 48413 is $135,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 48413?

ZIP code 48413 has an estimated population of 7,445 residents, with a density of 54 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48413?

The median household income in ZIP code 48413 is $53,267, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48413 in?

ZIP code 48413 observes the EST timezone.