48627 ZIP Code — Higgins Lake, MI
Roscommon County, Michigan
ZIP code 48627 is located in Higgins Lake, Michigan, within Roscommon County. It covers approximately 0.21 square miles and serves a population of 129 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.
129
population
0.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48627 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48627
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48627. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Higgins Lake | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 129 |
| Population density | 614 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 143 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.21 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.4612 |
| Longitude | -84.7481 |
| 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 | 59.5% | 57.5% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.5% | 29.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 11.0% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
129
Population
614
People per sq mi
60.9
Median age
$67,750
Median household income
$31,884
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
301
Housing units
6.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
5–9
4
12
10–14
9
10
35–44
8
6
45–54
4
11
60–64
9
11
65–74
9
8
75–84
7
9
85+
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 30 | 23.3% |
| 18 and over | 99 | 76.7% |
| 65 and over | 51 | 39.5% |
| Median age | 60.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 129 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 59.5% | 57.5% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.5% | 29.5% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 11.0% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 5.7% |
$15k–$25k
10.3%
$25k–$35k
15.5%
$35k–$50k
22.4%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
29.3%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 10.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 22.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 29.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $67,750 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
27.6%
$100k–$150k
27.6%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k–$300k
34.5%
$300k–$500k
5.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 80.7% |
| Single-family detached | 94.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% |
| Median rooms | 3.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.22 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 25.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 29.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 55.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.9% |
| 3 or more | 12.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 87.9% |
| Wood | 12.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 23 | 39.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 13 | 22.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 22 | 37.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 17 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 38 | 65.5% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| Married | 52.3% | 41.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 52.7% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.1%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
42.4%
Some college, no degree
33.3%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
6.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 6.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 30 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Wholesale trade
25.0%
Retail trade
25.0%
Other services
25.0%
Manufacturing
17.5%
Public administration
7.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 25.0% |
| Sales & office | 32.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 42.5% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 92.5% |
| Government | 7.5% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 65.5% |
| Retirement income | 65.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 17.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| High blood pressure | 44.7% |
| High cholesterol | 43.2% |
| Diabetes | 15.0% |
| Heart disease | 11.0% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 41.4% |
| Kidney disease | 4.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.5% |
| Cancer | 11.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 7.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.3% |
| Visited dentist | 71.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 95.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10 | 10.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 33.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 16.7% |
| 65 and over | 68.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 39.5% |
| Public insurance | 92.2% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 129 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 129 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 129 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 118 | 91.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 41 | 31.8% |
| English | 10 | 7.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3 | 2.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.0% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48627
What city is ZIP code 48627 in?
ZIP code 48627 is primarily assigned to Higgins Lake, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48627 in?
ZIP code 48627 falls within Roscommon County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 48627 have a large retiree population?
66% of households in ZIP code 48627 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 48627 have an older population?
40% of residents in ZIP code 48627 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 48627?
6% 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 48627 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 48627 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 48627 in?
ZIP code 48627 observes the EST timezone.