48613 ZIP Code — Bentley, MI

Bay County, Michigan

ZIP code 48613 is located in Bentley, Michigan, within Bay County. It covers approximately 50.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,039 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48613

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 $137,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,833. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% 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 48613 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,039

population

50.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48613 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48613

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48613. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bentley	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,039
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	50.54 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	43.9341
Longitude	-84.1452
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	61.6%	52.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	29.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	16.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,039

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$49,833

Median household income

$27,693

Per capita income

$137,100

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

458

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

107

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	202	19.4%
18 and over	837	80.6%
65 and over	233	22.4%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	994	94.3%
Two or more races	40	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.4%
Other race	5	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.6%	52.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	29.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	16.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 27.0%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	27.0%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$49,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 24.4%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,100
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	28.1%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	62.2%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	21.2%
2 vehicles	48.6%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	54.6%
Fuel oil	5.5%
Wood	32.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	200	46.1%
Cohabiting couple	41	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	144	33.2%
Female householder, no spouse	49	11.3%
Households with children under 18	102	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	144	33.2%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	22.3%
Married	45.1%	59.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	3.2%	4.6%
Divorced	18.2%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	7.4%
Kindergarten	8	4.5%
Elementary school	69	39.2%
High school	42	23.9%
College / grad school	44	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.6%

Retail trade 17.4%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Professional & management 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Construction 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Public administration 4.9%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Other services 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 0.5%

Finance & real estate 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.4%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	11.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	28.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.8%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	17.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.9

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 23.4%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 39.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	38.7%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	10.9%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.8%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	963	92.7%
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)	1,039	100.0%
Born in same state	1,039	100.0%
Born in different state	986	94.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	100	9.6%
Arab	89	8.6%
French	69	6.6%
German	32	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	9	0.9%
Irish	4	0.4%
English	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48613

What city is ZIP code 48613 in?

ZIP code 48613 is primarily assigned to Bentley, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48613 in?

ZIP code 48613 falls within Bay County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48613 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 48613 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48613?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 48613 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 48613 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48613?

The median home value in ZIP code 48613 is $137,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 48613 in?

ZIP code 48613 observes the EST timezone.