48724 ZIP Code — Carrollton, MI

Saginaw County, Michigan

ZIP code 48724 is located in Carrollton, Michigan, within Saginaw County. It covers approximately 0.50 square miles and serves a population of 796 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48724

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 77%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $31,391. Poverty affects 79% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 84% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 79% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 48724 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

796

population

0.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48724 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48724

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48724. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carrollton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	796
Population density	1,592 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	0.50 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	43.4685
Longitude	-83.9224
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	90.0%	50.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	29.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

796

Population

1,592

People per sq mi

27.2

Median age

$31,391

Median household income

$5,803

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

22.7%

Home ownership

79.0%

Poverty rate

27.3%

Unemployment

Housing units

4.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

102

5–9

10–14

120

25–34

174

35–44

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	353	44.3%
18 and over	443	55.7%
65 and over	76	9.5%
Median age	27.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Other race 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	764	92.3%
Hispanic or Latino	32	3.9%
Other race	32	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	90.0%	50.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	29.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	5.7%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 83.6%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	83.6%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
Median income	$31,391

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.5%

$50k–$100k 58.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	22.7%
Renter occupied	77.3%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	77.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.3%
3 bedrooms	84.3%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.7%
2 vehicles	84.3%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	90.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	65	22.7%
Cohabiting couple	221	77.3%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	241	84.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	15.7%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.7%	76.2%
Married	52.3%	23.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.5%

HS graduate 15.1%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 49.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	4.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	141	77.9%
Elementary school	20	11.0%
High school	20	11.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 78.5%

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	78.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	78.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	21.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	78.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 79.0%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 62.3%

Married-couple families 30.8%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.7%
Retirement income	9.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	84.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.5%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	60.2%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	9.7%
Public insurance	100.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	624	78.4%
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)	779	97.9%
Born in same state	779	97.9%
Born in different state	759	95.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	2.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	607	76.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	311	39.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48724

What city is ZIP code 48724 in?

ZIP code 48724 is primarily assigned to Carrollton, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48724 in?

ZIP code 48724 falls within Saginaw County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48724?

79% of residents in ZIP code 48724 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 48724 family-oriented?

44% of residents in ZIP code 48724 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 48724 mostly rentals?

77% of occupied units in ZIP code 48724 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48724?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 48724 in?

ZIP code 48724 observes the EST timezone.