48759 ZIP Code — Sebewaing, MI

Huron County, Michigan

ZIP code 48759 is located in Sebewaing, Michigan, within Huron County. It covers approximately 48.00 square miles and serves a population of 3,506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48759

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 $99,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,093. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 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 smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48759 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,506

population

48.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48759 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48759

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48759. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sebewaing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48720 Bay Port (6.3 mi) 48767 Unionville (6.9 mi) 48754 Owendale (7.9 mi) 48735 Gagetown (8.1 mi) 48755 Pigeon (8.2 mi) 48726 Cass City (12.9 mi) 48731 Elkton (13.2 mi) 48701 Akron (13.3 mi) 48733 Fairgrove (16.6 mi) 48725 Caseville (16.7 mi) 48723 Caro (17.1 mi) 48729 Deford (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,506
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	48.00 sq mi
Water area	1.42 sq mi
Latitude	43.7398
Longitude	-83.3924
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	48.0%	50.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	33.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	13.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,506

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$54,093

Median household income

$31,957

Per capita income

$99,800

Median home value

$909

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

1,582

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

123

5–9

128

121

10–14

126

101

15–19

105

20–24

167

25–34

173

219

35–44

226

174

45–54

180

112

55–59

115

185

60–64

192

190

65–74

197

117

75–84

122

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	836	23.8%
18 and over	2,670	76.2%
65 and over	764	21.8%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Black or African American 0.9%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,349	93%
Two or more races	100	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	97	2.7%
Black or African American	31	0.9%
Other race	21	0.6%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	50.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	33.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	13.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$54,093

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 43.1%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,800
Median rent / month	$909
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	88.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	0.2%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	38.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.4%
Electricity	11.0%
Propane / LP gas	11.0%
Fuel oil	4.1%
Wood	1.5%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	722	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	80	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	364	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	359	23.5%
Households with children under 18	413	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	576	37.8%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	18.9%
Married	54.4%	51.5%
Separated	3.6%	3.7%
Widowed	4.3%	16.0%
Divorced	11.8%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	8.3%
Kindergarten	54	6.8%
Elementary school	398	50.1%
High school	157	19.8%
College / grad school	119	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.0%

Retail trade 7.7%

Other services 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Construction 4.1%

Public administration 3.5%

Professional & management 3.3%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Information 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	21.3%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.6%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 12.9%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 45.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	69.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	187	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,319	94.7%
Spanish	11	0.3%
Other Indo-European	11	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,469	98.9%
Born in same state	3,469	98.9%
Born in different state	3,060	87.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	37	1.1%
Not a US citizen	12	32.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	258	7.4%
Italian	215	6.1%
German	101	2.9%
English	48	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	31	0.9%
Arab	20	0.6%
Dutch	11	0.3%
Irish	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48759

What city is ZIP code 48759 in?

ZIP code 48759 is primarily assigned to Sebewaing, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48759 in?

ZIP code 48759 falls within Huron County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48759 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 48759 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48759 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 48759 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48759?

The median home value in ZIP code 48759 is $99,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 48759?

ZIP code 48759 has an estimated population of 3,506 residents, with a density of 73 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48759 in?

ZIP code 48759 observes the EST timezone.