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Tuscola County
Millington, MI
48746
48746 ZIP Code — Millington, MI
Tuscola County, Michigan
ZIP code 48746 is located in
Millington ,
Michigan ,
within Tuscola County .
It covers approximately 82.24 square miles and serves a population of
8,090 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 989 .
About ZIP code 48746
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 $157,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $63,980. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 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 smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 48746 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
8,090
Population density
98 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
157
Geography
Land area
82.24 sq mi
Water area
0.74 sq mi
Latitude
43.2793
Longitude
-83.5540
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
989
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.3%
47.8%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
39.4%
34.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
17.4%
15.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.9%
2.1%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$63,980
Median household income
$157,000
Median home value
10.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,588 19.6% 18 and over 6,502 80.4% 65 and over 1,435 17.7% Median age 45.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % White 7,589 92.2% Two or more races 300 3.6% Hispanic or Latino 143 1.7% Asian 98 1.2% Black or African American 50 0.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 49 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.3%
47.8%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
39.4%
34.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
17.4%
15.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.9%
2.1%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.1% $10k–$15k 3.3% $15k–$25k 8.1% $25k–$35k 9.2% $35k–$50k 12.1% $50k–$75k 21.0% $75k–$100k 16.9% $100k–$150k 19.8% $150k–$200k 3.8% $200k+ 2.6% Median income $63,980
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $157,000 Median rent / month $855 Owner occupied 89.3% Renter occupied 10.7% Vacant 10.4% Single-family detached 84.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.9% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.51
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.9% 2000–2009 7.6% 1990–1999 12.4% 1980–1989 12.3% 1970–1979 19.7% 1960–1969 12.5% 1950–1959 10.7% 1940–1949 8.8% 1939 or earlier 14.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.2% 1 bedroom 4.5% 2 bedrooms 25.3% 3 bedrooms 53.6% 4 bedrooms 10.6% 5+ bedrooms 4.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.5% 1 vehicle 25.3% 2 vehicles 38.8% 3 or more 32.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 39.7% Electricity 5.0% Propane / LP gas 39.1% Fuel oil 4.7% Wood 9.3% Solar 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,837 57.1% Cohabiting couple 213 6.6% Male householder, no spouse 526 16.4% Female householder, no spouse 640 19.9% Households with children under 18 794 24.7% Households with seniors (65+) 1,065 33.1% Average household size 2.51
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.4% 21.9% Married 54.0% 56.2% Separated 1.0% 0.4% Widowed 4.0% 10.9% Divorced 12.6% 10.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.9% Bachelor's or higher 10.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 181 11.9% Kindergarten 68 4.5% Elementary school 599 39.5% High school 352 23.2% College / grad school 318 20.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Public administration
4.0%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Professional & management
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.8% Service 20.3% Sales & office 26.1% Natural resources & construction 13.1% Production & transportation 21.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.1% Government 10.6% Self-employed 4.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.6% Carpool 8.6% Public transit 0.3% Walk 1.1% Work from home 2.6% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 30.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
33.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.5% Retirement income 35.6% Supplemental Security 5.1% Cash public assistance 2.8% Food stamps / SNAP 9.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.9% High blood pressure 34.8% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 32.1% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.1% Binge drinking 18.8% No physical activity 22.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.9% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 15.8% Poor mental health 17.0% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 10.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.1% Visited dentist 66.5% Cholesterol screening 90.7% Teeth loss 13.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 562 8.6%
Disability % Any disability 18.0% Under 18 8.1% 18–64 years 15.6% 65 and over 37.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.9% Public insurance 39.4% No insurance 3.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 7,708 95.3% Spanish 8 0.1% 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) 8,027 99.2% Born in same state 8,019 99.1% Born in different state 7,360 91.0% Foreign born 8 0.1% Naturalized citizen 63 0.8% Not a US citizen 63 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,102 13.6% Italian 781 9.7% Arab 563 7% German 182 2.2%
Ancestry Count % English 175 2.2% Irish 52 0.6% Dutch 23 0.3% Polish 13 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.8% Internet access 91.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48746
What city is ZIP code 48746 in?
ZIP code 48746 is primarily assigned to Millington, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48746 in?
ZIP code 48746 falls within Tuscola County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 48746 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 48746 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 48746?
11% 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 48746 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 48746 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48746?
The median home value in ZIP code 48746 is $157,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 48746 in?
ZIP code 48746 observes the EST timezone.
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