48735 ZIP Code — Gagetown, MI

Tuscola County, Michigan

ZIP code 48735 is located in Gagetown, Michigan, within Tuscola County. It covers approximately 36.16 square miles and serves a population of 981 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48735

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 $125,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,444. 40% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48735 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

981

population

36.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48735 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48735

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48735. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gagetown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48754 Owendale (4.5 mi) 48726 Cass City (4.7 mi) 48759 Sebewaing (8.1 mi) 48767 Unionville (8.9 mi) 48720 Bay Port (11.8 mi) 48729 Deford (12 mi) 48723 Caro (12.6 mi) 48755 Pigeon (12.7 mi) 48731 Elkton (13.4 mi) 48426 Decker (14.7 mi) 48701 Akron (14.8 mi) 48475 Ubly (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	981
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	36.16 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	43.6571
Longitude	-83.2764
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	48.3%	47.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	15.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

981

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$64,444

Median household income

$30,614

Per capita income

$125,500

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

88.4%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

441

Housing units

11.9%

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	176	17.9%
18 and over	805	82.1%
65 and over	200	20.4%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Two or more races 2.2%

Other race 1.8%

Black or African American 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	923	91.9%
Hispanic or Latino	23	2.3%
Two or more races	22	2.2%
Other race	18	1.8%
Black or African American	17	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	47.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	15.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 26.9%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	26.9%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$64,444

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.9%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,500
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	88.4%
Renter occupied	11.6%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	91.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	14.7%
1939 or earlier	24.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	13.1%
3 bedrooms	62.9%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	46.7%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.6%
Electricity	5.4%
Propane / LP gas	34.7%
Fuel oil	10.4%
Wood	11.6%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	218	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	56	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	93	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	57	13.4%
Households with children under 18	105	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	135	31.8%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	28.1%
Married	50.9%	54.7%
Separated	0.9%	1.0%
Widowed	2.4%	9.1%
Divorced	8.3%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	5.7%
Elementary school	86	61.0%
High school	32	22.7%
College / grad school	15	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Manufacturing 22.7%

Agriculture & mining 13.0%

Construction 8.1%

Professional & management 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Retail trade 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Other services 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Public administration 1.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	14.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 11.8%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 25.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	24.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	45.6%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	930	94.8%
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)	978	99.7%
Born in same state	977	99.6%
Born in different state	930	94.8%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	91	9.3%
Italian	78	8%
Arab	40	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	21	2.1%
German	12	1.2%
English	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48735

What city is ZIP code 48735 in?

ZIP code 48735 is primarily assigned to Gagetown, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48735 in?

ZIP code 48735 falls within Tuscola County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48735 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 48735 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48735?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 48735 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 48735 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48735?

The median home value in ZIP code 48735 is $125,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 48735 in?

ZIP code 48735 observes the EST timezone.