48762 ZIP Code — Spruce, MI

Alcona County, Michigan

ZIP code 48762 is located in Spruce, Michigan, within Alcona County. It covers approximately 56.76 square miles and serves a population of 1,069 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48762

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 $161,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,563. 63% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 48762 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,069
population
56.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48762 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48762

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City Status
Spruce Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
48742 Lincoln (5.7 mi) 49747 Hubbard Lake (8.8 mi) 48740 Harrisville (8.9 mi) 49766 Ossineke (10 mi) 48705 Barton City (10.7 mi) 48728 Curran (13.4 mi) 49744 Herron (16.6 mi) 48745 Mikado (16.6 mi) 48738 Greenbush (18.1 mi) 49707 Alpena (19.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,069
Population density 19 / sq mi
State FIPS 26
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 56.76 sq mi
Water area 0.29 sq mi
Latitude 44.7957
Longitude -83.4821
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 54.7% 57.4% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 32.6% 32.2% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 12.1% 9.0% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.6% 1.4% 5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,069
Population
19
People per sq mi
59.9
Median age
$62,563
Median household income
$34,872
Per capita income
$161,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
96.2%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
981
Housing units
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
31
Under 5
32
17
5–9
17
7
10–14
7
18
15–19
19
23
20–24
24
26
25–34
26
33
35–44
33
73
45–54
74
38
55–59
39
70
60–64
71
112
65–74
115
63
75–84
65
18
85+
18
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1814513.6%
18 and over92486.4%
65 and over39136.6%
Median age59.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%
Two or more races 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Other race 1.6%
Black or African American 0.7%
GroupCount%
White1,00491.9%
Two or more races403.7%
Hispanic or Latino242.2%
Other race171.6%
Black or African American80.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.7% 57.4% 42.6%
$50k – $100k 32.6% 32.2% 31.1%
$100k – $200k 12.1% 9.0% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.6% 1.4% 5.7%
Under $10k 4.8%
$10k–$15k 4.8%
$15k–$25k 9.4%
$25k–$35k 6.8%
$35k–$50k 11.2%
$50k–$75k 26.5%
$75k–$100k 10.8%
$100k–$150k 14.6%
$150k–$200k 9.6%
$200k+ 1.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.8%
$10k–$15k4.8%
$15k–$25k9.4%
$25k–$35k6.8%
$35k–$50k11.2%
$50k–$75k26.5%
$75k–$100k10.8%
$100k–$150k14.6%
$150k–$200k9.6%
$200k+1.4%
Median income$62,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%
$50k–$100k 24.6%
$100k–$150k 15.8%
$150k–$200k 14.0%
$200k–$300k 19.6%
$300k–$500k 15.8%
$500k–$1M 4.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$161,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied96.2%
Renter occupied3.8%
Vacant50.1%
Single-family detached94.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes5.1%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.08

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.3%
2010–20194.0%
2000–200912.4%
1990–19997.9%
1980–19898.5%
1970–197920.5%
1960–196912.1%
1950–195914.3%
1940–19497.7%
1939 or earlier11.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.3%
1 bedroom7.7%
2 bedrooms34.6%
3 bedrooms41.9%
4 bedrooms10.1%
5+ bedrooms3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.2%
1 vehicle25.5%
2 vehicles49.7%
3 or more19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas60.1%
Electricity1.4%
Propane / LP gas14.6%
Fuel oil6.0%
Wood15.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family29458.9%
Cohabiting couple275.4%
Male householder, no spouse7014.0%
Female householder, no spouse10821.6%
Households with children under 187314.6%
Households with seniors (65+)27154.3%
Average household size2.14

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.5%13.4%
Married62.2%61.9%
Separated0.6%0.0%
Widowed3.0%16.5%
Divorced13.7%8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%
Some HS, no diploma 4.1%
HS graduate 34.3%
Some college, no degree 27.7%
Associate's degree 11.3%
Bachelor's degree 11.8%
Graduate / professional 8.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.1%
Bachelor's or higher19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool98.6%
Kindergarten1413.3%
Elementary school3432.4%
High school3735.2%
College / grad school1110.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.0%
Manufacturing 14.9%
Public administration 12.2%
Retail trade 11.9%
Transportation & utilities 9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%
Agriculture & mining 5.7%
Professional & management 4.3%
Finance & real estate 3.0%
Other services 1.4%
Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.9%
Service19.7%
Sales & office18.6%
Natural resources & construction4.9%
Production & transportation21.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.1%
Government21.9%
Self-employed4.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.8%
Carpool11.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.8%
Work from home7.0%
Other means1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)33.5

Poverty

All people 11.8%
Under 18 years 13.1%
18 and over 11.6%
Married-couple families 5.1%
Female-led households 31.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security62.5%
Retirement income48.5%
Supplemental Security5.0%
Cash public assistance1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP9.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.1%
High blood pressure41.7%
High cholesterol43.1%
Diabetes13.9%
Heart disease9.7%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis37.6%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease9.8%
Cancer9.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.1%
Binge drinking15.7%
No physical activity21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.8%
Depression20.5%
Fair or poor health16.0%
Poor mental health13.9%
Poor physical health12.1%
No health insurance8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.5%
Visited dentist70.5%
Cholesterol screening94.0%
Teeth loss11.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans859.2%
Disability%
Any disability17.5%
Under 189.0%
18–64 years16.3%
65 and over22.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.4%
Public insurance56.6%
No insurance4.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,00694.1%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,06499.5%
Born in same state1,06499.5%
Born in different state96390.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen50.5%
Not a US citizen5100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab16615.5%
Italian11911.1%
French11610.9%
German635.9%
AncestryCount%
Polish403.7%
English121.1%
Irish80.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.7%
Internet access95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48762

What city is ZIP code 48762 in?

ZIP code 48762 is primarily assigned to Spruce, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48762 in?

ZIP code 48762 falls within Alcona County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48762 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 48762 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 48762 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 48762 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 48762 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 48762 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48762?

The median home value in ZIP code 48762 is $161,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48762 in?

ZIP code 48762 observes the EST timezone.

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