48741 ZIP Code — Kingston, MI

Tuscola County, Michigan

ZIP code 48741 is located in Kingston, Michigan, within Tuscola County. It covers approximately 45.15 square miles and serves a population of 2,043 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48741

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 $134,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,327. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 48741 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,043

population

45.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48741 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48741

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48741. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kingston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48727 Clifford (3.1 mi) 48729 Deford (6.7 mi) 48760 Silverwood (7.9 mi) 48744 Mayville (8.9 mi) 48453 Marlette (10.1 mi) 48426 Decker (10.4 mi) 48723 Caro (11.5 mi) 48461 North Branch (13.1 mi) 48435 Fostoria (13.4 mi) 48726 Cass City (14.5 mi) 48472 Snover (14.7 mi) 48416 Brown City (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,043
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	45.15 sq mi
Water area	0.86 sq mi
Latitude	43.3989
Longitude	-83.1947
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	50.1%	47.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	15.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,043

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$59,327

Median household income

$25,297

Per capita income

$134,600

Median home value

$817

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

814

Housing units

14.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

109

113

35–44

108

129

45–54

123

55–59

60–64

128

65–74

123

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	438	21.4%
18 and over	1,605	78.6%
65 and over	454	22.2%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 0.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,972	94.6%
Two or more races	51	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	42	2%
Other race	8	0.4%
Black or African American	4	0.2%
Asian	4	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.1%	47.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	34.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	15.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
Median income	$59,327

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 33.6%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,600
Median rent / month	$817
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	10.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	25.4%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	19.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	32.7%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.8%
Electricity	6.8%
Propane / LP gas	49.8%
Fuel oil	5.1%
Wood	14.1%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	449	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	81	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	123	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	156	19.3%
Households with children under 18	243	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	324	40.0%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	25.1%
Married	53.9%	53.5%
Separated	1.0%	1.9%
Widowed	3.0%	6.4%
Divorced	12.3%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.6%
Kindergarten	34	7.7%
Elementary school	171	38.9%
High school	171	38.9%
College / grad school	57	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Manufacturing 22.6%

Retail trade 9.5%

Construction 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Professional & management 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.6

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 17.2%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 19.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.1%
Retirement income	34.5%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	210	13.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	11.9%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	43.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,968	96.3%
Spanish	11	0.6%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,027	99.2%
Born in same state	2,026	99.2%
Born in different state	1,843	90.2%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.8%
Not a US citizen	8	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	191	9.3%
Italian	188	9.2%
Arab	113	5.5%
English	75	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	36	1.8%
Irish	19	0.9%
Dutch	19	0.9%
Polish	11	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48741

What city is ZIP code 48741 in?

ZIP code 48741 is primarily assigned to Kingston, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48741 in?

ZIP code 48741 falls within Tuscola County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48741 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 48741 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48741 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 48741 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48741?

14% 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 48741 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 48741 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 48741 in?

ZIP code 48741 observes the EST timezone.