48745 ZIP Code — Mikado, MI

Alcona County, Michigan

ZIP code 48745 is located in Mikado, Michigan, within Alcona County. It covers approximately 71.93 square miles and serves a population of 1,416 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48745

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 $123,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,667. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 48745 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,416

population

71.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48745 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48745

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48745. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mikado	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48738 Greenbush (7.2 mi) 48750 Oscoda (8.4 mi) 48740 Harrisville (9.8 mi) 48737 Glennie (10.5 mi) 48742 Lincoln (11.8 mi) 48705 Barton City (12.3 mi) 48730 East Tawas (14.4 mi) 48762 Spruce (16.6 mi) 48728 Curran (18.8 mi) 48761 South Branch (19.6 mi) 48739 Hale (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,416
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	71.93 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	44.5550
Longitude	-83.4882
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	54.3%	57.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	32.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	9.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.4%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,416

Population

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$41,667

Median household income

$24,586

Per capita income

$123,700

Median home value

$1,117

Median monthly rent

81.1%

Home ownership

17.3%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

790

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

122

65–74

103

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	246	17.4%
18 and over	1,170	82.6%
65 and over	357	25.2%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85%

Two or more races 7.1%

Asian 4.4%

Black or African American 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,214	85%
Two or more races	101	7.1%
Asian	63	4.4%
Black or African American	22	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	1%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	57.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	32.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	9.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.4%	5.7%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 19.7%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	19.7%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$41,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 24.0%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,700
Median rent / month	$1,117
Owner occupied	81.1%
Renter occupied	18.9%
Vacant	32.6%
Single-family detached	89.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	9.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	5.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	43.6%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.8%
Electricity	2.0%
Propane / LP gas	46.9%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	30.0%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	283	46.4%
Cohabiting couple	92	15.1%
Male householder, no spouse	156	25.6%
Female householder, no spouse	79	13.0%
Households with children under 18	142	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	216	35.4%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.4%	28.0%
Married	44.3%	55.2%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	6.3%
Divorced	15.1%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.9%
Kindergarten	23	8.2%
Elementary school	80	28.7%
High school	119	42.7%
College / grad school	49	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.7%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.3%

Professional & management 7.5%

Construction 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Retail trade 5.8%

Information 5.6%

Other services 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Public administration 1.7%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	30.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.4%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.4%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 17.3%

Under 18 years 7.4%

18 and over 19.3%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 30.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	37.6%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	141	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	19.1%
65 and over	47.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,360	96.0%
Spanish	27	2.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	2.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,374	97.0%
Born in same state	1,361	96.1%
Born in different state	1,168	82.5%
Foreign born	13	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	42	3.0%
Not a US citizen	19	45.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	188	13.3%
French	109	7.7%
Italian	107	7.6%
German	77	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	1.6%
Irish	5	0.4%
Polish	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48745

What city is ZIP code 48745 in?

ZIP code 48745 is primarily assigned to Mikado, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48745 in?

ZIP code 48745 falls within Alcona County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48745 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 48745 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48745?

17% of residents in ZIP code 48745 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 48745 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 48745 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48745 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 48745 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 48745 in?

ZIP code 48745 observes the EST timezone.