48756 ZIP Code — Prescott, MI

Ogemaw County, Michigan

ZIP code 48756 is located in Prescott, Michigan, within Ogemaw County. It covers approximately 79.86 square miles and serves a population of 3,956 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48756

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 $83,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,115. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 48756 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.

3,956

population

79.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48756 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48756

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48756. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Prescott	Acceptable
Prescott	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48770 Whittemore (9.8 mi) 48661 West Branch (12.2 mi) 48610 Alger (12.2 mi) 48659 Sterling (12.4 mi) 48739 Hale (13.3 mi) 48749 Omer (14.3 mi) 48743 Long Lake (14.4 mi) 48748 National City (15.8 mi) 48654 Rose City (16.8 mi) 48763 Tawas City (18.6 mi) 48658 Standish (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,956
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	79.86 sq mi
Water area	1.92 sq mi
Latitude	44.2484
Longitude	-83.9943
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	69.0%	58.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	30.6%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	9.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.1%	1.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,956

Population

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$39,115

Median household income

$21,841

Per capita income

$83,500

Median home value

$813

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

25.1%

Poverty rate

11.9%

Unemployment

2,763

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

163

10–14

161

15–19

20–24

164

25–34

163

206

35–44

203

249

45–54

246

142

55–59

140

220

60–64

217

309

65–74

305

180

75–84

178

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	740	18.7%
18 and over	3,216	81.3%
65 and over	1,041	26.3%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Black or African American 0.4%

Other race 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,755	92.8%
Two or more races	176	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	92	2.3%
Black or African American	16	0.4%
Other race	6	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.0%	58.3%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	30.6%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	9.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.1%	1.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 19.4%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	19.4%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	6.8%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$39,115

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.2%

$50k–$100k 30.5%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,500
Median rent / month	$813
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	43.2%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	25.9%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	37.8%
3 bedrooms	36.7%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	38.2%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	20.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.9%
Electricity	6.3%
Propane / LP gas	31.5%
Fuel oil	4.3%
Wood	13.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	719	41.2%
Cohabiting couple	177	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	456	26.1%
Female householder, no spouse	392	22.5%
Households with children under 18	345	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	710	40.7%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	24.4%
Married	44.6%	46.7%
Separated	3.1%	1.7%
Widowed	6.3%	8.0%
Divorced	17.0%	19.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.1%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	8.9%
Kindergarten	30	4.1%
Elementary school	320	43.7%
High school	186	25.4%
College / grad school	132	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Retail trade 9.2%

Construction 9.1%

Professional & management 8.4%

Wholesale trade 6.4%

Other services 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Public administration 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.9

Poverty

All people 25.1%

Under 18 years 55.7%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 26.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.4%
Retirement income	33.4%
Supplemental Security	14.2%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	38.6%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.6%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	451	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.0%
Under 18	16.6%
18–64 years	28.5%
65 and over	54.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.5%
Public insurance	69.2%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,766	95.2%
Spanish	11	0.3%
Other Indo-European	10	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,951	99.9%
Born in same state	3,915	99.0%
Born in different state	3,369	85.2%
Foreign born	36	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	492	12.4%
French	450	11.4%
Arab	247	6.2%
German	77	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	61	1.5%
English	45	1.1%
Polish	13	0.3%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48756

What city is ZIP code 48756 in?

ZIP code 48756 is primarily assigned to Prescott, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48756 in?

ZIP code 48756 falls within Ogemaw County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48756?

7% 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 48756 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 48756 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 48756 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 48756 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48756?

25% of residents in ZIP code 48756 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 48756 in?

ZIP code 48756 observes the EST timezone.