48705 ZIP Code — Barton City, MI

Alcona County, Michigan

ZIP code 48705 is located in Barton City, Michigan, within Alcona County. It covers approximately 80.41 square miles and serves a population of 423 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48705

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 $132,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,917. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 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 diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 48705 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

423

population

80.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48705 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48705

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48705. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barton City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48728 Curran (6.5 mi) 48742 Lincoln (10.6 mi) 48762 Spruce (10.7 mi) 48737 Glennie (10.8 mi) 49747 Hubbard Lake (11.4 mi) 48740 Harrisville (12.2 mi) 48745 Mikado (12.3 mi) 48761 South Branch (15 mi) 48621 Fairview (17.5 mi) 48738 Greenbush (17.8 mi) 48750 Oscoda (19.2 mi) 49766 Ossineke (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	423
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	80.41 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	44.6940
Longitude	-83.6455
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.0%	57.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	32.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	9.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

423

Population

People per sq mi

59.1

Median age

$47,917

Median household income

$25,699

Per capita income

$132,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.7%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

10.9%

Unemployment

661

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	6.9%
18 and over	394	93.1%
65 and over	148	35.0%
Median age	59.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%

Two or more races 11%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	363	83.4%
Two or more races	48	11%
Hispanic or Latino	12	2.8%
Other race	12	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.0%	57.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	32.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	9.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 27.7%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	27.7%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	3.8%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$47,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 31.7%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.7%
Renter occupied	2.3%
Vacant	68.0%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.5%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	0.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	48.6%
3 bedrooms	36.8%
4 bedrooms	3.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	45.5%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	11.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	7.5%
Propane / LP gas	64.8%
Wood	23.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	102	47.9%
Cohabiting couple	14	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	72	33.8%
Female householder, no spouse	25	11.7%
Households with children under 18	14	6.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	110	51.6%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.0%	18.1%
Married	50.0%	57.7%
Separated	0.0%	6.0%
Widowed	5.7%	4.9%
Divorced	27.4%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	10.0%
Kindergarten	11	36.7%
Elementary school	4	13.3%
High school	12	40.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.5%

Construction 14.2%

Transportation & utilities 13.5%

Education & healthcare 12.3%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Professional & management 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Public administration 4.5%

Other services 1.9%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.1%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.0%
Carpool	26.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.4%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 20.1%

Married-couple families 10.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.3%
Retirement income	48.4%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	47.8%
High cholesterol	45.0%
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart disease	12.4%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	43.4%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	10.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	94.1%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	15.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.0%
65 and over	20.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.1%
Public insurance	72.3%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	412	97.4%
Spanish	4	1.0%
Other Indo-European	4	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	414	97.9%
Born in same state	402	95.0%
Born in different state	311	73.5%
Foreign born	12	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	9	2.1%
Not a US citizen	5	55.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	51	12.1%
French	46	10.9%
Irish	12	2.8%
Arab	7	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	0.9%
Polish	4	0.9%
German	3	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.4%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48705

What city is ZIP code 48705 in?

ZIP code 48705 is primarily assigned to Barton City, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48705 in?

ZIP code 48705 falls within Alcona County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48705 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 48705 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 48705 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 48705 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48705 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 48705 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48705?

19% of residents in ZIP code 48705 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 48705 in?

ZIP code 48705 observes the EST timezone.