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Gladwin County
Beaverton, MI
48612
48612 ZIP Code — Beaverton, MI
Gladwin County, Michigan
ZIP code 48612 is located in
Beaverton ,
Michigan ,
within Gladwin County .
It covers approximately 124.86 square miles and serves a population of
8,382 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 989 .
About ZIP code 48612
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 $142,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $52,346. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 48612 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
8,382
Population density
67 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
051
Geography
Land area
124.86 sq mi
Water area
4.41 sq mi
Latitude
43.8843
Longitude
-84.4561
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
989
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.4%
54.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
29.7%
32.0%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
12.3%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.0%
1.7%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$52,346
Median household income
$142,500
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,614 19.3% 18 and over 6,768 80.7% 65 and over 1,985 23.7% Median age 49.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 7,903 91.4% Two or more races 329 3.8% Hispanic or Latino 267 3.1% Other race 71 0.8% Black or African American 37 0.4% Asian 21 0.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 21 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.4%
54.1%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
29.7%
32.0%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
12.3%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.0%
1.7%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.8% $10k–$15k 6.8% $15k–$25k 9.8% $25k–$35k 11.2% $35k–$50k 13.0% $50k–$75k 19.1% $75k–$100k 13.1% $100k–$150k 14.4% $150k–$200k 2.9% $200k+ 3.9% Median income $52,346
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $142,500 Median rent / month $716 Owner occupied 84.3% Renter occupied 15.7% Vacant 32.3% Single-family detached 78.6% Large apartment buildings 2.1% Mobile homes 15.1% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.40
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.8% 2010–2019 3.2% 2000–2009 14.6% 1990–1999 15.1% 1980–1989 15.6% 1970–1979 16.1% 1960–1969 12.9% 1950–1959 9.9% 1940–1949 5.7% 1939 or earlier 6.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.1% 1 bedroom 9.1% 2 bedrooms 30.0% 3 bedrooms 46.9% 4 bedrooms 9.6% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.5% 1 vehicle 33.7% 2 vehicles 38.8% 3 or more 21.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 49.2% Electricity 3.9% Propane / LP gas 31.6% Fuel oil 0.6% Wood 11.9% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,873 52.6% Cohabiting couple 280 7.9% Male householder, no spouse 719 20.2% Female householder, no spouse 690 19.4% Households with children under 18 784 22.0% Households with seniors (65+) 1,403 39.4% Average household size 2.35
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.3% 21.7% Married 54.9% 54.1% Separated 0.4% 1.0% Widowed 4.2% 9.2% Divorced 14.2% 14.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.1% Bachelor's or higher 14.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 156 9.8% Kindergarten 105 6.6% Elementary school 575 36.1% High school 480 30.2% College / grad school 276 17.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Professional & management
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Public administration
4.3%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.5% Service 15.9% Sales & office 19.8% Natural resources & construction 9.2% Production & transportation 23.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.7% Government 9.3% Self-employed 4.7% Unpaid family workers 0.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.8% Carpool 10.1% Public transit 0.1% Walk 1.3% Work from home 7.2% Other means 1.4% Avg commute (minutes) 32.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
44.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.4% Retirement income 35.7% Supplemental Security 10.8% Cash public assistance 3.5% Food stamps / SNAP 17.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.4% High blood pressure 39.0% High cholesterol 38.6% Diabetes 13.6% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 34.4% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 10.9% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.4% Binge drinking 17.5% No physical activity 25.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.7% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 18.8% Poor mental health 17.0% Poor physical health 13.8% No health insurance 10.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.1% Visited dentist 63.1% Cholesterol screening 91.0% Teeth loss 15.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 626 9.2%
Disability % Any disability 20.8% Under 18 5.6% 18–64 years 18.5% 65 and over 39.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.3% Public insurance 50.7% No insurance 5.9% Uninsured under 19 6.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 8,014 95.6% Spanish 69 0.9% Other Indo-European 21 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 43 0.5% Other languages 5 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 8,272 98.7% Born in same state 8,220 98.1% Born in different state 7,388 88.1% Foreign born 52 0.6% Naturalized citizen 110 1.3% Not a US citizen 87 79.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,033 12.3% Italian 803 9.6% Arab 491 5.9% German 152 1.8% English 118 1.4%
Ancestry Count % Polish 59 0.7% Irish 52 0.6% Norwegian 49 0.6% Dutch 3 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.5% Internet access 88.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48612
What city is ZIP code 48612 in?
ZIP code 48612 is primarily assigned to Beaverton, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48612 in?
ZIP code 48612 falls within Gladwin County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 48612 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 48612 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 48612 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 48612 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 48612?
15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48612?
The median home value in ZIP code 48612 is $142,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 48612 in?
ZIP code 48612 observes the EST timezone.
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