48619 ZIP Code — Comins, MI

Oscoda County, Michigan

ZIP code 48619 is located in Comins, Michigan, within Oscoda County. It covers approximately 77.91 square miles and serves a population of 454 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48619

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 $168,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,596. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 63% 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 35 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 48619 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

454

population

77.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48619 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48619

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48619. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Comins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48621 Fairview (7.1 mi) 48647 Mio (9.7 mi) 49756 Lewiston (11.4 mi) 48728 Curran (13.7 mi) 49746 Hillman (15.5 mi) 49709 Atlanta (17 mi) 49747 Hubbard Lake (18.4 mi) 49753 Lachine (18.6 mi) 48761 South Branch (19 mi) 48705 Barton City (19.9 mi) 48636 Luzerne (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	454
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	77.91 sq mi
Water area	1.09 sq mi
Latitude	44.8215
Longitude	-84.0099
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	63.4%	54.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	10.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

454

Population

People per sq mi

62.2

Median age

$44,596

Median household income

$27,622

Per capita income

$168,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

18.9%

Unemployment

461

Housing units

12.4%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	57	12.6%
18 and over	397	87.4%
65 and over	165	36.3%
Median age	62.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	440	95%
Two or more races	14	3%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.4%	54.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	33.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	10.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 37.6%

$50k–$75k 28.3%

$75k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	37.6%
$50k–$75k	28.3%
$75k–$100k	5.5%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
Median income	$44,596

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 32.9%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 16.0%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	50.5%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	27.6%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.5%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	45.5%
3 bedrooms	31.7%
4 bedrooms	5.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	51.1%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	0.8%
Propane / LP gas	73.0%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	21.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	117	49.4%
Cohabiting couple	16	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	53	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	51	21.5%
Households with children under 18	26	11.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	116	48.9%
Average household size	1.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.1%	0.0%
Married	63.8%	66.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.9%	20.7%
Divorced	8.1%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 29.6%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	2.5%
Elementary school	21	52.5%
High school	12	30.0%
College / grad school	6	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 37.1%

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Agriculture & mining 14.7%

Retail trade 6.9%

Public administration 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Construction 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	9.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	36.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.7%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.4%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	13.8%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.9%
Retirement income	46.0%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	42.1%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	38.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.4%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.7%
65 and over	28.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.6%
Public insurance	61.2%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	23.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	427	94.1%
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)	450	99.1%
Born in same state	450	99.1%
Born in different state	393	86.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.9%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	46	10.1%
French	43	9.5%
Arab	25	5.5%
Irish	18	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	18	4%
Polish	10	2.2%
English	7	1.5%
German	3	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.2%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48619

What city is ZIP code 48619 in?

ZIP code 48619 is primarily assigned to Comins, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48619 in?

ZIP code 48619 falls within Oscoda County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48619 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 48619 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 48619 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 48619 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 48619 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 48619 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48619?

12% 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 48619 in?

ZIP code 48619 observes the EST timezone.