48748 ZIP Code — National City, MI

Iosco County, Michigan

ZIP code 48748 is located in National City, Michigan, within Iosco County. It covers approximately 40.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,438 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48748

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,708. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 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 diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 48748 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,438
population
40.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48748 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48748

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City Status
National City Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
48763 Tawas City (6.1 mi) 48770 Whittemore (7.2 mi) 48739 Hale (9.2 mi) 48730 East Tawas (10.6 mi) 48750 Oscoda (12.7 mi) 48743 Long Lake (13.6 mi) 48756 Prescott (15.8 mi) 48737 Glennie (16.8 mi) 48703 Au Gres (16.8 mi) 48749 Omer (18.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,438
Population density 36 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 069
Geography
Land area 40.00 sq mi
Water area 1.27 sq mi
Latitude 44.3010
Longitude -83.6832
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 64.7% 59.6% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 26.0% 29.6% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 8.0% 9.6% 20.6%
Over $200k 1.4% 1.2% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,438
Population
36
People per sq mi
59.6
Median age
$52,708
Median household income
$31,467
Per capita income
$117,600
Median home value
$563
Median monthly rent
91.2%
Home ownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
1,743
Housing units
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
15
15
5–9
13
35
10–14
32
31
15–19
29
18
20–24
17
63
25–34
57
37
35–44
34
87
45–54
78
83
55–59
76
100
60–64
91
143
65–74
129
87
75–84
78
38
85+
35
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1816211.3%
18 and over1,27688.7%
65 and over51035.5%
Median age59.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%
Two or more races 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.9%
Other race 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,37193.5%
Two or more races322.2%
Hispanic or Latino281.9%
Asian281.9%
Other race50.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 64.7% 59.6% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 26.0% 29.6% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 8.0% 9.6% 20.6%
Over $200k 1.4% 1.2% 5.7%
Under $10k 6.4%
$10k–$15k 3.6%
$15k–$25k 14.9%
$25k–$35k 8.8%
$35k–$50k 14.9%
$50k–$75k 20.3%
$75k–$100k 13.0%
$100k–$150k 14.2%
$150k–$200k 2.1%
$200k+ 1.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.4%
$10k–$15k3.6%
$15k–$25k14.9%
$25k–$35k8.8%
$35k–$50k14.9%
$50k–$75k20.3%
$75k–$100k13.0%
$100k–$150k14.2%
$150k–$200k2.1%
$200k+1.9%
Median income$52,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%
$50k–$100k 25.3%
$100k–$150k 17.3%
$150k–$200k 11.3%
$200k–$300k 20.3%
$300k–$500k 7.8%
$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$117,600
Median rent / month$563
Owner occupied91.2%
Renter occupied8.8%
Vacant62.8%
Single-family detached87.8%
Large apartment buildings0.2%
Mobile homes10.9%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)2.17

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–20193.0%
2000–20096.4%
1990–199911.9%
1980–19899.9%
1970–197917.5%
1960–196922.2%
1950–195914.0%
1940–19499.7%
1939 or earlier5.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.3%
1 bedroom6.9%
2 bedrooms51.6%
3 bedrooms34.3%
4 bedrooms4.8%
5+ bedrooms0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.1%
1 vehicle29.8%
2 vehicles50.1%
3 or more18.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas63.6%
Electricity3.4%
Propane / LP gas22.2%
Wood10.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family34851.9%
Cohabiting couple568.3%
Male householder, no spouse16023.8%
Female householder, no spouse10715.9%
Households with children under 188212.2%
Households with seniors (65+)32748.7%
Average household size2.14

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.1%12.2%
Married54.6%62.0%
Separated2.2%1.5%
Widowed6.8%13.0%
Divorced17.4%11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 10.1%
HS graduate 37.6%
Some college, no degree 26.4%
Associate's degree 7.8%
Bachelor's degree 9.0%
Graduate / professional 7.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.6%
Bachelor's or higher16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool62.8%
Kindergarten41.8%
Elementary school8137.3%
High school4219.4%
College / grad school8438.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.1%
Manufacturing 16.4%
Retail trade 15.1%
Construction 12.7%
Professional & management 7.8%
Transportation & utilities 6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%
Finance & real estate 4.9%
Wholesale trade 4.5%
Other services 4.5%
Agriculture & mining 1.7%
Public administration 1.7%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.3%
Service13.6%
Sales & office23.1%
Natural resources & construction20.4%
Production & transportation20.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.8%
Government9.6%
Self-employed7.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.7%
Carpool8.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.9%
Work from home8.4%
Other means1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)29.6

Poverty

All people 14.9%
Under 18 years 16.0%
18 and over 14.8%
Married-couple families 12.1%
Female-led households 42.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security56.6%
Retirement income40.1%
Supplemental Security7.3%
Cash public assistance3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP14.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity42.0%
High blood pressure46.0%
High cholesterol42.6%
Diabetes16.9%
Heart disease11.7%
Stroke5.3%
Asthma11.3%
Arthritis42.3%
Kidney disease4.6%
Pulmonary disease13.3%
Cancer9.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.7%
Binge drinking14.6%
No physical activity27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.9%
Depression22.2%
Fair or poor health21.7%
Poor mental health15.6%
Poor physical health15.7%
No health insurance10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.5%
Visited dentist61.4%
Cholesterol screening93.1%
Teeth loss17.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans18014.1%
Disability%
Any disability20.1%
Under 185.6%
18–64 years15.5%
65 and over31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.7%
Public insurance60.3%
No insurance2.6%
Uninsured under 192.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,40697.8%
Spanish120.9%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander120.9%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,38696.4%
Born in same state1,38396.2%
Born in different state1,26387.8%
Foreign born30.2%
Naturalized citizen523.6%
Not a US citizen3771.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian20114%
French17111.9%
German694.8%
Arab352.4%
AncestryCount%
English110.8%
Polish80.6%
Irish60.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.7%
Internet access88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48748

What city is ZIP code 48748 in?

ZIP code 48748 is primarily assigned to National City, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48748 in?

ZIP code 48748 falls within Iosco County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48748 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 48748 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 48748 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 48748 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 48748 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 48748 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48748 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 48748 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 48748 in?

ZIP code 48748 observes the EST timezone.

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