48728 ZIP Code — Curran, MI

Alcona County, Michigan

ZIP code 48728 is located in Curran, Michigan, within Alcona County. It covers approximately 130.19 square miles and serves a population of 302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48728

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,821. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above 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 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 48728 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

302

population

130.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48728 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48728

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48728. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Curran	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48705 Barton City (6.5 mi) 49747 Hubbard Lake (9 mi) 48621 Fairview (12.6 mi) 48762 Spruce (13.4 mi) 48619 Comins (13.7 mi) 48737 Glennie (14.7 mi) 48761 South Branch (14.9 mi) 48742 Lincoln (15.6 mi) 48647 Mio (16 mi) 49744 Herron (17.2 mi) 48740 Harrisville (17.9 mi) 49753 Lachine (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	302
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	130.19 sq mi
Water area	1.30 sq mi
Latitude	44.7535
Longitude	-83.7484
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	57.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	32.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	9.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

302

Population

People per sq mi

62.2

Median age

$44,821

Median household income

$33,967

Per capita income

$142,900

Median home value

$938

Median monthly rent

90.9%

Home ownership

28.8%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

625

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	36	11.9%
18 and over	266	88.1%
65 and over	113	37.4%
Median age	62.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Two or more races 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	276	88.7%
Two or more races	23	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	9	2.9%
Black or African American	3	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	57.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	32.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	9.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 23.6%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	23.6%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$44,821

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.3%

$50k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 22.0%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 10.0%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,900
Median rent / month	$938
Owner occupied	90.9%
Renter occupied	9.1%
Vacant	74.2%
Single-family detached	86.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.1%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	16.6%
1940–1949	10.3%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	43.0%
3 bedrooms	33.8%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	41.2%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	13.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.9%
Electricity	4.8%
Propane / LP gas	54.5%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	29.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	50	30.3%
Cohabiting couple	10	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	61	37.0%
Female householder, no spouse	44	26.7%
Households with children under 18	19	11.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	52.1%
Average household size	1.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	16.7%
Married	38.4%	45.8%
Separated	0.0%	7.5%
Widowed	7.5%	22.5%
Divorced	26.7%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 18.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	7.7%
Kindergarten	2	7.7%
Elementary school	18	69.2%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	4	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 38.4%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Professional & management 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Other services 3.6%

Public administration 3.6%

Construction 0.9%

Retail trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	37.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.7

Poverty

All people 28.8%

Under 18 years 69.4%

18 and over 23.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.0%
Retirement income	35.2%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	6.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	46.8%
High cholesterol	44.4%
Diabetes	17.1%
Heart disease	11.9%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	42.4%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	9.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	94.4%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	15.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	25.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.6%
Public insurance	66.9%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	286	94.7%
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)	298	98.7%
Born in same state	298	98.7%
Born in different state	259	85.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.3%
Not a US citizen	2	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	48	15.9%
Italian	31	10.3%
German	15	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	5%
Arab	13	4.3%
Polish	3	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.6%
Internet access	77.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48728

What city is ZIP code 48728 in?

ZIP code 48728 is primarily assigned to Curran, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48728 in?

ZIP code 48728 falls within Alcona County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48728 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 48728 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 48728 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 48728 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48728?

29% of residents in ZIP code 48728 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 48728 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 48728 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 48728 in?

ZIP code 48728 observes the EST timezone.