48703 ZIP Code — Au Gres, MI

Arenac County, Michigan

ZIP code 48703 is located in Au Gres, Michigan, within Arenac County. It covers approximately 44.71 square miles and serves a population of 2,964 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48703

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 $146,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,356. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 48703 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,964

population

44.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48703 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48703

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48703. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Au Gres	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48749 Omer (9.7 mi) 48763 Tawas City (11.7 mi) 48658 Standish (13.9 mi) 48770 Whittemore (14.1 mi) 48748 National City (16.8 mi) 48659 Sterling (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,964
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	44.71 sq mi
Water area	7.12 sq mi
Latitude	44.0583
Longitude	-83.6619
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	54.8%	55.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	31.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	10.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,964

Population

People per sq mi

57.2

Median age

$54,356

Median household income

$35,742

Per capita income

$146,300

Median home value

$613

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

16.5%

Poverty rate

12.4%

Unemployment

2,704

Housing units

22.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

211

45–54

216

125

55–59

128

137

60–64

141

353

65–74

363

139

75–84

142

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	435	14.7%
18 and over	2,529	85.3%
65 and over	1,072	36.2%
Median age	57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,824	94%
Two or more races	111	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	41	1.4%
Black or African American	15	0.5%
Other race	11	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	55.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	31.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	10.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.9%	5.7%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$54,356

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 11.6%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,300
Median rent / month	$613
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	49.6%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	16.6%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	35.7%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	44.7%
3 or more	14.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.6%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	6.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	716	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	86	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	357	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	310	21.1%
Households with children under 18	237	16.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	785	53.4%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	19.9%
Married	54.0%	54.8%
Separated	1.4%	0.6%
Widowed	3.3%	13.8%
Divorced	18.0%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	4.2%
Kindergarten	21	4.8%
Elementary school	197	45.5%
High school	127	29.3%
College / grad school	70	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Retail trade 11.9%

Professional & management 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Construction 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Public administration 4.3%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Other services 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 16.5%

Under 18 years 30.3%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 38.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.1%
Retirement income	42.4%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	41.6%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	38.8%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	299	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	26.1%
65 and over	27.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.1%
Public insurance	61.9%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,860	96.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,931	98.9%
Born in same state	2,925	98.7%
Born in different state	2,579	87.0%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	33	1.1%
Not a US citizen	24	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	392	13.2%
Italian	387	13.1%
Arab	165	5.6%
German	55	1.9%
Polish	39	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	1.2%
Irish	11	0.4%
Norwegian	2	0.1%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.6%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48703

What city is ZIP code 48703 in?

ZIP code 48703 is primarily assigned to Au Gres, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48703 in?

ZIP code 48703 falls within Arenac County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48703 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 48703 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 48703 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 48703 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 48703 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 48703 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48703?

17% of residents in ZIP code 48703 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 48703 in?

ZIP code 48703 observes the EST timezone.