48737 ZIP Code — Glennie, MI

Alcona County, Michigan

ZIP code 48737 is located in Glennie, Michigan, within Alcona County. It covers approximately 107.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,214 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48737

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,835. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 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 diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 48737 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,214

population

107.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48737 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48737

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48737. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glennie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48761 South Branch (9.3 mi) 48745 Mikado (10.5 mi) 48705 Barton City (10.8 mi) 48743 Long Lake (11.3 mi) 48739 Hale (11.8 mi) 48750 Oscoda (12.2 mi) 48728 Curran (14.7 mi) 48748 National City (16.8 mi) 48730 East Tawas (17.5 mi) 48738 Greenbush (17.7 mi) 48740 Harrisville (17.7 mi) 48742 Lincoln (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,214
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	107.87 sq mi
Water area	4.12 sq mi
Latitude	44.5434
Longitude	-83.7000
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	69.3%	57.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	32.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	9.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,214

Population

People per sq mi

57.8

Median age

$33,835

Median household income

$23,506

Per capita income

$120,500

Median home value

$902

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

26.5%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

1,310

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

109

65–74

121

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	173	14.3%
18 and over	1,041	85.7%
65 and over	400	32.9%
Median age	57.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,181	97%
Two or more races	20	1.6%
Asian	12	1%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.3%	57.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	32.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	9.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 26.4%

$25k–$35k 18.2%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	26.4%
$25k–$35k	18.2%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$33,835

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 29.9%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,500
Median rent / month	$902
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	57.0%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.2%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	17.3%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.4%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	48.4%
3 bedrooms	26.1%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	41.1%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	7.0%
Propane / LP gas	60.9%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	27.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	265	43.9%
Cohabiting couple	41	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	161	26.7%
Female householder, no spouse	136	22.6%
Households with children under 18	106	17.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	286	47.4%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	18.8%
Married	50.8%	57.2%
Separated	1.7%	0.6%
Widowed	4.1%	9.9%
Divorced	22.9%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	10.8%
Kindergarten	5	3.2%
Elementary school	74	46.8%
High school	46	29.1%
College / grad school	16	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.8%

Retail trade 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Finance & real estate 9.1%

Education & healthcare 7.5%

Construction 7.0%

Other services 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Professional & management 4.3%

Public administration 3.7%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	34.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.8%
Carpool	15.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.2%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 26.5%

Under 18 years 61.8%

18 and over 20.7%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 93.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.8%
Retirement income	43.0%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	47.3%
High cholesterol	45.0%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	12.4%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	43.2%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.7%
Cancer	10.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	93.8%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	157	15.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	64.6%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,167	96.1%
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)	1,202	99.0%
Born in same state	1,188	97.9%
Born in different state	1,009	83.1%
Foreign born	14	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.0%
Not a US citizen	10	83.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	221	18.2%
French	143	11.8%
German	69	5.7%
English	44	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	40	3.3%
Polish	14	1.2%
Irish	12	1%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.7%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48737

What city is ZIP code 48737 in?

ZIP code 48737 is primarily assigned to Glennie, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48737 in?

ZIP code 48737 falls within Alcona County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48737 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 48737 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 48737 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 48737 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48737?

27% of residents in ZIP code 48737 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48737?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 48737 in?

ZIP code 48737 observes the EST timezone.