48734 ZIP Code — Frankenmuth, MI

Saginaw County, Michigan

ZIP code 48734 is located in Frankenmuth, Michigan, within Saginaw County. It covers approximately 39.80 square miles and serves a population of 7,425 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48734

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $257,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The gap between median ($85,176) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 43% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

7,425

population

39.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48734 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48734

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48734. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Frankenmuth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48787 Frankenmuth (1.5 mi) 48722 Bridgeport (5.2 mi) 48415 Birch Run (6.2 mi) 48768 Vassar (9.1 mi) 48757 Reese (9.7 mi) 48601 Saginaw (10.2 mi) 48746 Millington (10.7 mi) 48607 Saginaw (11.1 mi) 48663 Saginaw (11.5 mi) 48417 Burt (12 mi) 48747 Munger (12.1 mi) 48602 Saginaw (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,425
Population density	187 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	39.80 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	43.3539
Longitude	-83.7410
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	31.8%	50.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	29.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	29.8%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.5%	3.6%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,425

Population

187

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$85,176

Median household income

$49,649

Per capita income

$257,200

Median home value

$823

Median monthly rent

73.0%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

2,696

Housing units

45.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

206

Under 5

222

141

5–9

153

188

10–14

204

153

15–19

166

213

20–24

229

413

25–34

447

280

35–44

302

446

45–54

481

309

55–59

334

245

60–64

264

477

65–74

515

271

75–84

292

228

85+

246

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,359	18.3%
18 and over	6,066	81.7%
65 and over	2,029	27.3%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Black or African American 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Two or more races 1.6%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,939	91.1%
Black or African American	219	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	192	2.5%
Two or more races	125	1.6%
Other race	89	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	33	0.4%
Asian	20	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.8%	50.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	29.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	29.8%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.5%	3.6%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 11.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	11.8%
Median income	$85,176

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 41.9%

$300k–$500k 27.3%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$257,200
Median rent / month	$823
Owner occupied	73.0%
Renter occupied	27.0%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	69.9%
Large apartment buildings	9.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	23.8%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	9.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	37.7%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.7%
Electricity	16.2%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,817	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	95	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	617	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	815	24.4%
Households with children under 18	724	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,369	40.9%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	21.0%
Married	63.3%	58.0%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	14.4%
Divorced	9.8%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 25.5%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 28.3%

Graduate / professional 16.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	45.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	117	8.8%
Kindergarten	48	3.6%
Elementary school	469	35.2%
High school	381	28.6%
College / grad school	316	23.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Finance & real estate 11.3%

Retail trade 10.8%

Professional & management 8.1%

Construction 5.8%

Public administration 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Other services 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.4%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	8.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	11.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.4

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 1.2%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 8.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	38.8%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	75.6%
Cholesterol screening	94.1%
Teeth loss	8.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	426	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	26.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.9%
Public insurance	32.3%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,997	94.2%
Spanish	138	2.0%
Other Indo-European	131	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,321	98.6%
Born in same state	7,316	98.5%
Born in different state	6,253	84.2%
Foreign born	5	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	104	1.4%
Not a US citizen	29	27.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	811	10.9%
Italian	520	7%
Arab	324	4.4%
Irish	98	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	49	0.7%
Polish	48	0.6%
English	47	0.6%
Dutch	19	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48734

What city is ZIP code 48734 in?

ZIP code 48734 is primarily assigned to Frankenmuth, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48734 in?

ZIP code 48734 falls within Saginaw County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48734 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 48734 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 48734 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 48734 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 48734?

ZIP code 48734 has an estimated population of 7,425 residents, with a density of 187 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48734?

The median household income in ZIP code 48734 is $85,176, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48734 in?

ZIP code 48734 observes the EST timezone.