48461 ZIP Code — North Branch, MI

Lapeer County, Michigan

ZIP code 48461 is located in North Branch, Michigan, within Lapeer County. It covers approximately 81.39 square miles and serves a population of 7,889 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48461

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 $193,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($74,695) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48461 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,889

population

81.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48461 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48461

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48461. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Branch	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48435 Fostoria (6 mi) 48760 Silverwood (6.1 mi) 48421 Columbiaville (9.2 mi) 48464 Otter Lake (9.5 mi) 48727 Clifford (10.1 mi) 48412 Attica (10.6 mi) 48416 Brown City (11.8 mi) 48744 Mayville (11.9 mi) 48446 Lapeer (12.1 mi) 48741 Kingston (13.1 mi) 48444 Imlay City (13.4 mi) 48453 Marlette (15 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,889
Population density	97 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	81.39 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	43.2111
Longitude	-83.2228
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	810

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.6%	37.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	43.1%	36.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	21.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,889

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$74,695

Median household income

$39,720

Per capita income

$193,800

Median home value

$762

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

2,787

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

173

Under 5

188

164

5–9

179

247

10–14

269

175

15–19

190

330

20–24

358

388

25–34

422

478

35–44

519

441

45–54

480

349

55–59

379

431

60–64

469

387

65–74

420

168

75–84

182

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,468	18.6%
18 and over	6,421	81.4%
65 and over	1,260	16.0%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,537	93.7%
Two or more races	332	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	158	2%
Other race	15	0.2%
Black or African American	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.6%	37.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	43.1%	36.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	21.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	13.0%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$74,695

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

$300k–$500k 14.8%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,800
Median rent / month	$762
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	86.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	14.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	65.8%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	39.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.7%
Electricity	7.5%
Propane / LP gas	37.0%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	10.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,976	65.7%
Cohabiting couple	155	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	388	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	490	16.3%
Households with children under 18	895	29.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	862	28.6%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.4%	23.1%
Married	60.3%	61.5%
Separated	0.8%	0.9%
Widowed	3.4%	6.7%
Divorced	6.2%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	96	6.6%
Kindergarten	22	1.5%
Elementary school	770	53.3%
High school	287	19.9%
College / grad school	270	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.6%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Retail trade 12.5%

Professional & management 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Construction 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Other services 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.3%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.4%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	4.5%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.0

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 13.6%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 18.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	516	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	9.1%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	43.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	33.8%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,528	95.4%
Spanish	72	1.0%
Other Indo-European	59	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,782	98.6%
Born in same state	7,782	98.6%
Born in different state	7,076	89.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	107	1.4%
Not a US citizen	34	31.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	969	12.3%
French	874	11.1%
Arab	504	6.4%
German	93	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	86	1.1%
Irish	80	1%
Polish	29	0.4%
Dutch	27	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48461

What city is ZIP code 48461 in?

ZIP code 48461 is primarily assigned to North Branch, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48461 in?

ZIP code 48461 falls within Lapeer County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48461 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 48461 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48461 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 48461 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48461?

The median home value in ZIP code 48461 is $193,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 48461?

ZIP code 48461 has an estimated population of 7,889 residents, with a density of 97 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48461 in?

ZIP code 48461 observes the EST timezone.