48754 ZIP Code — Owendale, MI

Huron County, Michigan

ZIP code 48754 is located in Owendale, Michigan, within Huron County. It covers approximately 36.63 square miles and serves a population of 973 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48754

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,083. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 38% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 48754 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

973

population

36.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48754 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48754

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48754. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Owendale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48735 Gagetown (4.5 mi) 48726 Cass City (7.6 mi) 48759 Sebewaing (7.9 mi) 48720 Bay Port (8.9 mi) 48731 Elkton (8.9 mi) 48755 Pigeon (9.1 mi) 48767 Unionville (11.8 mi) 48413 Bad Axe (13.3 mi) 48729 Deford (15.5 mi) 48475 Ubly (15.9 mi) 48725 Caseville (16 mi) 48426 Decker (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	973
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	36.63 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	43.7164
Longitude	-83.2376
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	38.6%	50.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	48.0%	33.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	13.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

973

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$69,083

Median household income

$30,361

Per capita income

$94,800

Median home value

$754

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

400

Housing units

6.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	195	20.0%
18 and over	778	80.0%
65 and over	223	22.9%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	937	94.4%
Two or more races	34	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	20	2%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	50.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	48.0%	33.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	13.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	25.1%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$69,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 43.6%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 8.1%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,800
Median rent / month	$754
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	91.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	35.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.5%
Electricity	6.3%
Propane / LP gas	30.1%
Fuel oil	4.2%
Wood	11.1%
Solar	1.1%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	220	58.0%
Cohabiting couple	33	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	89	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	37	9.8%
Households with children under 18	76	20.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	148	39.1%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	18.8%
Married	51.2%	67.6%
Separated	1.3%	1.8%
Widowed	3.4%	6.7%
Divorced	10.1%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 58.9%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	6.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	7.6%
Kindergarten	12	6.5%
Elementary school	87	47.0%
High school	25	13.5%
College / grad school	47	25.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.6%

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Retail trade 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Other services 6.5%

Construction 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Professional & management 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 2.0%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.1%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	26.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	5.9%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 44.4%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	23.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	48.6%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	926	95.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
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)	972	99.9%
Born in same state	972	99.9%
Born in different state	902	92.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	75	7.7%
French	54	5.5%
Irish	25	2.6%
English	22	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	20	2.1%
German	19	2%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48754

What city is ZIP code 48754 in?

ZIP code 48754 is primarily assigned to Owendale, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48754 in?

ZIP code 48754 falls within Huron County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48754?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 48754 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 48754 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48754?

18% of residents in ZIP code 48754 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48754 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 48754 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 48754 in?

ZIP code 48754 observes the EST timezone.