48730 ZIP Code — East Tawas, MI

Iosco County, Michigan

ZIP code 48730 is located in East Tawas, Michigan, within Iosco County. It covers approximately 81.46 square miles and serves a population of 4,586 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48730

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $47,009. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 48730 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,586

population

81.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48730 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48730

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48730. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Tawas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48750 Oscoda (6.3 mi) 48748 National City (10.6 mi) 48763 Tawas City (10.9 mi) 48745 Mikado (14.4 mi) 48738 Greenbush (15.8 mi) 48739 Hale (17 mi) 48737 Glennie (17.5 mi) 48770 Whittemore (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,586
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	81.46 sq mi
Water area	6.89 sq mi
Latitude	44.3466
Longitude	-83.4780
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	58.7%	59.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	29.6%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	9.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,586

Population

People per sq mi

54.8

Median age

$47,009

Median household income

$34,109

Per capita income

$131,800

Median home value

$580

Median monthly rent

73.8%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

2,946

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

109

15–19

119

20–24

204

25–34

223

180

35–44

198

302

45–54

331

156

55–59

172

232

60–64

255

465

65–74

510

162

75–84

177

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	618	13.5%
18 and over	3,968	86.5%
65 and over	1,459	31.8%
Median age	54.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.5%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Black or African American 1.5%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,184	87.5%
Two or more races	259	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	194	4.1%
Black or African American	72	1.5%
Other race	32	0.7%
Asian	21	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.7%	59.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	29.6%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	9.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.2%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 20.5%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	20.5%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$47,009

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 32.6%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,800
Median rent / month	$580
Owner occupied	73.8%
Renter occupied	26.2%
Vacant	35.0%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	6.2%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	19.0%
1940–1949	12.7%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	43.2%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	10.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	79.2%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	879	38.1%
Cohabiting couple	187	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	536	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	706	30.6%
Households with children under 18	337	14.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,100	47.7%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	21.9%
Married	49.8%	40.9%
Separated	0.8%	4.8%
Widowed	3.6%	15.9%
Divorced	19.3%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.2%
Kindergarten	43	7.3%
Elementary school	273	46.4%
High school	209	35.5%
College / grad school	56	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Other services 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Retail trade 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Professional & management 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Construction 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 1.1%

Public administration 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	25.8%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	7.2%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.9

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 15.5%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 18.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.2%
Retirement income	42.6%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	39.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	9.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	479	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	21.1%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	57.0%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,426	96.5%
Spanish	63	1.4%
Other Indo-European	45	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	18	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,467	97.4%
Born in same state	4,416	96.3%
Born in different state	3,431	74.8%
Foreign born	51	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	119	2.6%
Not a US citizen	91	76.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	721	15.7%
Italian	482	10.5%
Arab	217	4.7%
English	91	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	80	1.7%
Irish	53	1.2%
Polish	42	0.9%
Norwegian	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.3%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48730

What city is ZIP code 48730 in?

ZIP code 48730 is primarily assigned to East Tawas, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48730 in?

ZIP code 48730 falls within Iosco County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48730 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 48730 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 48730 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 48730 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 48730 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 48730 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48730?

The median home value in ZIP code 48730 is $131,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 48730 in?

ZIP code 48730 observes the EST timezone.