48896 ZIP Code — Winn, MI

Isabella County, Michigan

ZIP code 48896 is located in Winn, Michigan, within Isabella County. It covers approximately 0.27 square miles and serves a population of 268 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48896

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48896 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

268

population

0.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48896 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48896

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48896. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winn	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	268
Population density	993 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	0.27 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.5234
Longitude	-84.9024
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	68.0%	52.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	3.1%	30.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

268

Population

993

People per sq mi

27.0

Median age

Median household income

$28,687

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

34.3%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	31	11.6%
18 and over	237	88.4%
65 and over	16	6.0%
Median age	27.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	268	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.0%	52.9%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	3.1%	30.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	13.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	5.7%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 45.1%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 38.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	45.1%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	38.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.6%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 38.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	60.6%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	19.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	70.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.7%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	38.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.3%
Wood	19.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	31	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	3	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	23	32.4%
Female householder, no spouse	14	19.7%
Households with children under 18	17	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	13	18.3%
Average household size	3.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	78.9%	25.0%
Married	21.1%	40.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.8%
Divorced	0.0%	22.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 82.2%

Some college, no degree 6.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	50.0%
Elementary school	3	50.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 45.9%

Wholesale trade 16.9%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Finance & real estate 14.8%

Education & healthcare 6.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.8%
Service	6.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	45.9%
Production & transportation	32.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.7%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 34.3%

Under 18 years 80.6%

18 and over 28.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	5.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	29.0%
High cholesterol	29.9%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	1.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	18.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.8%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	243	90.7%
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)	268	100.0%
Born in same state	268	100.0%
Born in different state	268	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	129	48.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.5%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48896

What city is ZIP code 48896 in?

ZIP code 48896 is primarily assigned to Winn, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48896 in?

ZIP code 48896 falls within Isabella County, Michigan.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48896?

34% of residents in ZIP code 48896 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48896 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 48896 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 48896?

ZIP code 48896 has an estimated population of 268 residents, with a density of 989 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48896 in?

ZIP code 48896 observes the EST timezone.