Caro ZIP Code List — Tuscola County, MI
There is one unique ZIP code in Caro, Michigan and it is 48723. Area code: 989.
1
ZIP codes
131.76
sq mi land
2.88
sq mi water
989
area code
Caro, MI ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Caro, MI (1)
Demographics & statistics
12,389
Population
42.5
Median age
$56,116
Median household income
$29,952
Per capita income
$116,300
Median home value
$740
Median monthly rent
79.2%
Home ownership
16.8%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
4,164
Housing units
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
236
Under 5
238
382
5–9
385
445
10–14
449
382
15–19
385
253
20–24
255
725
25–34
731
830
35–44
836
650
45–54
656
494
55–59
498
401
60–64
405
805
65–74
811
358
75–84
361
208
85+
210
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Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,670 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 9,719 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,753 | 22.2% |
| Median age | 42.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.4%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Black or African American
1.5%
Asian
0.6%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,554 | 90.4% |
| Two or more races | 490 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 391 | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 191 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 44 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
6.1%
$15k–$25k
9.7%
$25k–$35k
11.0%
$35k–$50k
14.0%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $56,116 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.3%
$50k–$100k
24.1%
$100k–$150k
22.7%
$150k–$200k
15.2%
$200k–$300k
12.3%
$300k–$500k
6.3%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,300 |
| Median rent / month | $740 |
| Owner occupied | 79.2% |
| Renter occupied | 20.8% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 74.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.5% |
| Mobile homes | 14.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 20.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.8% |
| Electricity | 12.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 29.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.4% |
| Wood | 4.5% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,085 | 42.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 362 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 991 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,450 | 29.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,265 | 25.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,744 | 35.7% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.5% | 20.2% |
| Married | 47.1% | 43.6% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 17.5% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 16.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
7.8%
HS graduate
45.8%
Some college, no degree
15.9%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
11.8%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 106 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 129 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,420 | 54.1% |
| High school | 641 | 24.4% |
| College / grad school | 331 | 12.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Manufacturing
19.5%
Retail trade
11.1%
Professional & management
10.1%
Construction
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Other services
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Public administration
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.1% |
| Service | 20.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.1% |
| Production & transportation | 17.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.8% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.7% |
| Carpool | 11.3% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.6 |
Poverty
All people
16.8%
Under 18 years
16.5%
18 and over
16.9%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
31.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.2% |
| Retirement income | 29.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 8.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 33.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.7% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 17.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 620 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.9% |
| 18–64 years | 20.4% |
| 65 and over | 43.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.9% |
| Public insurance | 50.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,915 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 161 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 136 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,228 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 12,198 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 11,248 | 90.8% |
| Foreign born | 30 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 161 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 82 | 50.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,333 | 10.8% |
| French | 1,236 | 10% |
| Arab | 559 | 4.5% |
| German | 189 | 1.5% |
| Irish | 175 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 169 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 29 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.5% |
| Internet access | 88.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Caro, MI?
Caro, MI has one ZIP code: 48723.
What is the main ZIP code for Caro, MI?
The primary ZIP code for Caro, MI is 48723. The city uses area code 989 for phone service.
What county is Caro, MI in?
Caro is located in Tuscola County, Michigan.
How many ZIP codes are in Caro, MI?
Caro, MI has 1 ZIP code.
What is the ZIP code for downtown Caro and the surrounding business district?
Downtown Caro and the surrounding business district are located in ZIP code 48723, which serves as the central commercial area of this Tuscola County city.
What ZIP code covers Caro High School and the main educational facilities in the city?
Caro High School and the main educational facilities in the city are located in ZIP code 48723, which encompasses the heart of Caro where most public institutions are centralized.