48750 ZIP Code — Oscoda, MI

Iosco County, Michigan

ZIP code 48750 is located in Oscoda, Michigan, within Iosco County. It covers approximately 103.53 square miles and serves a population of 9,024 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48750

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 $103,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,437. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

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 (22%) 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 48750 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,024

population

103.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48750 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48750

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48750. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oscoda	Acceptable
Oscoda	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48730 East Tawas (6.3 mi) 48745 Mikado (8.4 mi) 48738 Greenbush (11.6 mi) 48737 Glennie (12.2 mi) 48748 National City (12.7 mi) 48763 Tawas City (15.5 mi) 48739 Hale (15.6 mi) 48740 Harrisville (17.9 mi) 48743 Long Lake (18.3 mi) 48705 Barton City (19.2 mi) 48770 Whittemore (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	9,024
Population density	87 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	103.53 sq mi
Water area	11.73 sq mi
Latitude	44.4348
Longitude	-83.5060
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	65.5%	59.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	29.6%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	9.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

9,024

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$41,437

Median household income

$25,015

Per capita income

$103,000

Median home value

$723

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

5,956

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

211

Under 5

210

244

5–9

242

174

10–14

172

231

15–19

229

197

20–24

195

446

25–34

442

487

35–44

483

463

45–54

459

360

55–59

357

362

60–64

360

740

65–74

735

521

75–84

517

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,557	17.3%
18 and over	7,467	82.7%
65 and over	2,700	29.9%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	8,515	92.9%
Two or more races	253	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	144	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	123	1.3%
Other race	55	0.6%
Black or African American	44	0.5%
Asian	34	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.5%	59.6%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	29.6%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	9.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.2%	5.7%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$41,437

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 33.1%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 9.9%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,000
Median rent / month	$723
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	38.2%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	24.9%
1960–1969	20.3%
1950–1959	16.7%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	2.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	7.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	49.2%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	14.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.5%
Electricity	12.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	5.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,673	39.0%
Cohabiting couple	304	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,107	25.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,211	28.2%
Households with children under 18	864	20.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,971	45.9%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	21.3%
Married	43.5%	44.5%
Separated	2.4%	1.5%
Widowed	4.9%	14.9%
Divorced	16.8%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 29.2%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	217	13.8%
Kindergarten	142	9.0%
Elementary school	558	35.4%
High school	418	26.5%
College / grad school	243	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.8%

Transportation & utilities 15.4%

Education & healthcare 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Retail trade 10.9%

Construction 10.5%

Other services 5.1%

Professional & management 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.9%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	23.1%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	5.4%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.3

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 28.6%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 51.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.3%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	38.6%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,010	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.8%
Public insurance	59.6%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,603	95.3%
Spanish	76	0.9%
Other Indo-European	29	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
Other languages	22	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,785	97.4%
Born in same state	8,716	96.6%
Born in different state	7,132	79.0%
Foreign born	69	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	239	2.6%
Not a US citizen	136	56.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,138	12.6%
Italian	1,034	11.5%
Arab	558	6.2%
English	171	1.9%
German	119	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	80	0.9%
Polish	11	0.1%
Norwegian	11	0.1%
Dutch	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.6%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48750

What city is ZIP code 48750 in?

ZIP code 48750 is primarily assigned to Oscoda, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48750 in?

ZIP code 48750 falls within Iosco County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48750 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 48750 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 48750 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 48750 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48750?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48750?

19% of residents in ZIP code 48750 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 48750 in?

ZIP code 48750 observes the EST timezone.