48652 ZIP Code — Rhodes, MI

Gladwin County, Michigan

ZIP code 48652 is located in Rhodes, Michigan, within Gladwin County. It covers approximately 59.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,974 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48652

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,000. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 41% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48652 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,974

population

59.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48652 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48652

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48652. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rhodes	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48650 Pinconning (10.9 mi) 48628 Hope (11.4 mi) 48659 Sterling (12.6 mi) 48612 Beaverton (12.9 mi) 48634 Linwood (14.2 mi) 48658 Standish (14.7 mi) 48610 Alger (14.7 mi) 48642 Midland (15.8 mi) 48624 Gladwin (15.8 mi) 48657 Sanford (17.6 mi) 48749 Omer (19.7 mi) 48631 Kawkawlin (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,974
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	59.68 sq mi
Water area	1.51 sq mi
Latitude	43.9322
Longitude	-84.2066
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	37.8%	54.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	32.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	12.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.7%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,974

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$73,000

Median household income

$34,117

Per capita income

$150,400

Median home value

$956

Median monthly rent

96.9%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

773

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

167

25–34

156

112

35–44

105

170

45–54

159

55–59

60–64

119

65–74

112

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	312	15.8%
18 and over	1,662	84.2%
65 and over	408	20.7%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,898	95.4%
Two or more races	55	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	16	0.8%
Other race	12	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.4%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	54.1%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	32.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	12.3%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.7%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 18.5%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	18.5%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	25.0%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$73,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,400
Median rent / month	$956
Owner occupied	96.9%
Renter occupied	3.1%
Vacant	4.1%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	27.4%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	15.1%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	39.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.9%
Electricity	1.2%
Propane / LP gas	67.0%
Wood	19.5%
Solar	1.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	496	64.9%
Cohabiting couple	44	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	131	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	93	12.2%
Households with children under 18	189	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	283	37.0%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	22.0%
Married	54.7%	61.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	3.8%	7.6%
Divorced	13.0%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 46.6%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	6.9%
Kindergarten	18	5.0%
Elementary school	142	39.2%
High school	63	17.4%
College / grad school	114	31.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.6%

Transportation & utilities 16.4%

Education & healthcare 15.9%

Construction 12.0%

Retail trade 7.7%

Professional & management 6.2%

Other services 6.1%

Public administration 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	31.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.3

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 17.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	34.3%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	11.2%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.8%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,878	95.1%
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)	1,966	99.6%
Born in same state	1,957	99.1%
Born in different state	1,824	92.4%
Foreign born	9	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	188	9.5%
Italian	149	7.5%
German	87	4.4%
Arab	75	3.8%
English	62	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	47	2.4%
Irish	8	0.4%
Norwegian	4	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48652

What city is ZIP code 48652 in?

ZIP code 48652 is primarily assigned to Rhodes, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48652 in?

ZIP code 48652 falls within Gladwin County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48652 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 48652 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48652?

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 48652 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 48652 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48652?

The median home value in ZIP code 48652 is $150,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 48652 in?

ZIP code 48652 observes the EST timezone.