48733 ZIP Code — Fairgrove, MI

Tuscola County, Michigan

ZIP code 48733 is located in Fairgrove, Michigan, within Tuscola County. It covers approximately 50.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,573 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48733

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 $88,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,000. 49% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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 48733 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,573
population
50.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48733 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48733

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City Status
Fairgrove Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
48701 Akron (3.5 mi) 48757 Reese (6.4 mi) 48747 Munger (9.3 mi) 48767 Unionville (9.7 mi) 48723 Caro (10 mi) 48768 Vassar (11.8 mi) 48708 Bay City (12.6 mi) 48734 Frankenmuth (15.3 mi) 48787 Frankenmuth (16.5 mi) 48759 Sebewaing (16.6 mi) 48744 Mayville (16.8 mi) 48735 Gagetown (17 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,573
Population density 31 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 157
Geography
Land area 50.26 sq mi
Water area 0.84 sq mi
Latitude 43.5388
Longitude -83.5738
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 56.8% 47.8% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 30.9% 34.2% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 9.3% 15.9% 20.6%
Over $200k 3.0% 2.1% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,573
Population
31
People per sq mi
47.1
Median age
$50,000
Median household income
$27,962
Per capita income
$88,900
Median home value
$889
Median monthly rent
82.1%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
663
Housing units
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
38
Under 5
47
32
5–9
38
41
10–14
49
46
15–19
55
27
20–24
32
71
25–34
86
83
35–44
102
93
45–54
114
40
55–59
48
67
60–64
81
101
65–74
124
52
75–84
63
19
85+
24
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1832620.7%
18 and over1,24779.3%
65 and over38324.3%
Median age47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or more races 2.5%
Black or African American 1.7%
Other race 1%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,48491.7%
Hispanic or Latino462.8%
Two or more races412.5%
Black or African American281.7%
Other race161%
Asian40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.8% 47.8% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 30.9% 34.2% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 9.3% 15.9% 20.6%
Over $200k 3.0% 2.1% 5.7%
Under $10k 5.1%
$10k–$15k 3.3%
$15k–$25k 11.5%
$25k–$35k 11.5%
$35k–$50k 18.7%
$50k–$75k 17.5%
$75k–$100k 14.8%
$100k–$150k 11.9%
$150k–$200k 3.6%
$200k+ 2.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.1%
$10k–$15k3.3%
$15k–$25k11.5%
$25k–$35k11.5%
$35k–$50k18.7%
$50k–$75k17.5%
$75k–$100k14.8%
$100k–$150k11.9%
$150k–$200k3.6%
$200k+2.2%
Median income$50,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%
$50k–$100k 42.0%
$100k–$150k 18.7%
$150k–$200k 11.3%
$200k–$300k 8.9%
$300k–$500k 4.2%
$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$88,900
Median rent / month$889
Owner occupied82.1%
Renter occupied17.9%
Vacant14.4%
Single-family detached92.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes5.4%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.23

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.3%
2000–20092.4%
1990–19993.3%
1980–19893.1%
1970–197917.6%
1960–196912.5%
1950–195917.5%
1940–194912.8%
1939 or earlier30.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.1%
1 bedroom2.4%
2 bedrooms32.3%
3 bedrooms45.3%
4 bedrooms15.1%
5+ bedrooms4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.3%
1 vehicle31.8%
2 vehicles44.6%
3 or more19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas33.1%
Electricity8.8%
Propane / LP gas44.8%
Fuel oil5.7%
Wood5.2%
Solar0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family31547.0%
Cohabiting couple365.4%
Male householder, no spouse11116.6%
Female householder, no spouse20831.0%
Households with children under 1816925.2%
Households with seniors (65+)28141.9%
Average household size2.34

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.6%24.9%
Married58.8%41.0%
Separated0.4%2.5%
Widowed7.0%10.9%
Divorced11.2%20.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%
Some HS, no diploma 8.7%
HS graduate 43.4%
Some college, no degree 21.8%
Associate's degree 11.0%
Bachelor's degree 8.6%
Graduate / professional 4.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.0%
Bachelor's or higher12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool113.7%
Kindergarten144.7%
Elementary school12943.1%
High school9632.1%
College / grad school4916.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%
Retail trade 17.3%
Manufacturing 15.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%
Agriculture & mining 9.3%
Professional & management 5.7%
Transportation & utilities 5.4%
Other services 5.4%
Construction 3.6%
Public administration 3.6%
Finance & real estate 3.2%
Wholesale trade 1.3%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.4%
Service16.6%
Sales & office23.4%
Natural resources & construction17.0%
Production & transportation19.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.3%
Government11.6%
Self-employed5.7%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.4%
Carpool11.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.3%
Work from home6.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.5

Poverty

All people 11.2%
Under 18 years 7.3%
18 and over 12.2%
Married-couple families 5.1%
Female-led households 3.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security48.8%
Retirement income34.2%
Supplemental Security12.5%
Cash public assistance2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP12.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.1%
High blood pressure37.0%
High cholesterol36.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma11.1%
Arthritis34.3%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease9.4%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.9%
Binge drinking17.8%
No physical activity22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.7%
Depression22.4%
Fair or poor health16.6%
Poor mental health16.5%
Poor physical health12.5%
No health insurance10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.2%
Visited dentist66.0%
Cholesterol screening91.6%
Teeth loss13.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1189.5%
Disability%
Any disability21.9%
Under 184.6%
18–64 years20.3%
65 and over40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.2%
Public insurance53.5%
No insurance7.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,48894.6%
Spanish342.3%
Other Indo-European342.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,52997.2%
Born in same state1,52196.7%
Born in different state1,43090.9%
Foreign born80.5%
Naturalized citizen442.8%
Not a US citizen1431.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French24415.5%
Italian1257.9%
Arab915.8%
German483.1%
English372.4%
AncestryCount%
Irish181.1%
Polish20.1%
Norwegian20.1%
Dutch20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.6%
Internet access91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48733

What city is ZIP code 48733 in?

ZIP code 48733 is primarily assigned to Fairgrove, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48733 in?

ZIP code 48733 falls within Tuscola County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48733 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 48733 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48733?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 48733 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 48733 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48733?

The median home value in ZIP code 48733 is $88,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 48733 in?

ZIP code 48733 observes the EST timezone.

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