48658 ZIP Code — Standish, MI

Arenac County, Michigan

ZIP code 48658 is located in Standish, Michigan, within Arenac County. It covers approximately 81.25 square miles and serves a population of 4,803 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48658

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 $97,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,770. 44% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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 48658 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,803

population

81.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48658 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48658

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48658. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Standish	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48749 Omer (6.7 mi) 48659 Sterling (9.1 mi) 48650 Pinconning (10.6 mi) 48703 Au Gres (13.9 mi) 48652 Rhodes (14.7 mi) 48634 Linwood (16.5 mi) 48610 Alger (17.8 mi) 48770 Whittemore (18.8 mi) 48756 Prescott (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,803
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	81.25 sq mi
Water area	6.02 sq mi
Latitude	43.9795
Longitude	-83.9192
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	59.3%	55.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	31.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	10.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.9%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,803

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$49,770

Median household income

$26,910

Per capita income

$97,100

Median home value

$617

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

1,951

Housing units

12.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

132

5–9

127

158

10–14

152

151

15–19

146

147

20–24

141

258

25–34

249

264

35–44

255

319

45–54

307

198

55–59

191

239

60–64

230

247

65–74

238

167

75–84

161

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	904	18.8%
18 and over	3,899	81.2%
65 and over	978	20.4%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,469	91.3%
Two or more races	238	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	94	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	43	0.9%
Black or African American	26	0.5%
Asian	23	0.5%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	55.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	31.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	10.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.9%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$49,770

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 40.6%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,100
Median rent / month	$617
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	17.8%
Single-family detached	73.2%
Large apartment buildings	6.0%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	13.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.7%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.4%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.4%
Electricity	6.6%
Propane / LP gas	32.2%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	8.7%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	916	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	150	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	408	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	507	25.6%
Households with children under 18	456	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	711	35.9%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	23.7%
Married	47.5%	49.0%
Separated	0.4%	1.2%
Widowed	5.1%	13.5%
Divorced	14.9%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 38.5%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	76	8.1%
Kindergarten	39	4.2%
Elementary school	426	45.6%
High school	272	29.1%
College / grad school	121	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.4%

Retail trade 18.1%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%

Construction 8.3%

Professional & management 5.9%

Other services 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Public administration 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	24.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 12.8%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 30.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	318	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	50.5%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,642	96.6%
Spanish	20	0.4%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	16	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,768	99.3%
Born in same state	4,749	98.9%
Born in different state	4,421	92.0%
Foreign born	19	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	35	0.7%
Not a US citizen	24	68.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	412	8.6%
Italian	349	7.3%
German	255	5.3%
Arab	140	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	81	1.7%
Irish	55	1.1%
Polish	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	83.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48658

What city is ZIP code 48658 in?

ZIP code 48658 is primarily assigned to Standish, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48658 in?

ZIP code 48658 falls within Arenac County, Michigan.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48658?

12% 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 48658 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 48658 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48658?

The median home value in ZIP code 48658 is $97,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 48658?

ZIP code 48658 has an estimated population of 4,803 residents, with a density of 59 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48658 in?

ZIP code 48658 observes the EST timezone.