48729 ZIP Code — Deford, MI

Tuscola County, Michigan

ZIP code 48729 is located in Deford, Michigan, within Tuscola County. It covers approximately 43.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,478 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48729

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $141,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,813. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 48729 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,478

population

43.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48729 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48729

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48729. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Deford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48426 Decker (6.5 mi) 48741 Kingston (6.7 mi) 48726 Cass City (7.8 mi) 48727 Clifford (9.8 mi) 48723 Caro (9.9 mi) 48472 Snover (12 mi) 48735 Gagetown (12 mi) 48744 Mayville (13.1 mi) 48453 Marlette (13.4 mi) 48760 Silverwood (14.3 mi) 48475 Ubly (15 mi) 48754 Owendale (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,478
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	43.96 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	43.4955
Longitude	-83.1884
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	50.6%	47.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	15.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,478

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$57,813

Median household income

$30,589

Per capita income

$141,600

Median home value

$590

Median monthly rent

89.5%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

593

Housing units

10.9%

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	340	23.0%
18 and over	1,138	77.0%
65 and over	219	14.8%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,437	97.2%
Two or more races	29	2%
Black or African American	12	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	47.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	15.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 17.9%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	17.9%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$57,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 25.9%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,600
Median rent / month	$590
Owner occupied	89.5%
Renter occupied	10.5%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	86.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	28.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	7.2%
Propane / LP gas	58.9%
Fuel oil	5.5%
Wood	18.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	360	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	42	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	76	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	104	17.9%
Households with children under 18	155	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	25.8%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	21.2%
Married	59.4%	59.7%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	9.1%
Divorced	10.3%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 43.3%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.5%
Kindergarten	17	5.4%
Elementary school	163	51.7%
High school	80	25.4%
College / grad school	44	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.0%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Other services 10.0%

Construction 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Wholesale trade 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Retail trade 5.9%

Professional & management 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Public administration 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	22.7%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	4.4%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.6%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	51.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	16.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,396	94.5%
Spanish	18	1.3%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,473	99.7%
Born in same state	1,473	99.7%
Born in different state	1,237	83.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	202	13.7%
Italian	140	9.5%
Arab	58	3.9%
German	47	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	2.2%
Polish	17	1.2%
Irish	10	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	83.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48729

What city is ZIP code 48729 in?

ZIP code 48729 is primarily assigned to Deford, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48729 in?

ZIP code 48729 falls within Tuscola County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48729 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 48729 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48729?

11% 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 48729?

The median home value in ZIP code 48729 is $141,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 48729?

ZIP code 48729 has an estimated population of 1,478 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48729 in?

ZIP code 48729 observes the EST timezone.