48653 ZIP Code, Roscommon, MI
48653 is a ZIP code in Roscommon, Michigan — mostly in Roscommon County (58% of its land), with smaller parts in Crawford County. It covers 242 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48627, 48656 and 49738. 9,721 people live here in 4,844 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $65,913, close to the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 58.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Roscommon, MI
- County: Roscommon County
- Land area: 242 sq mi
- Population: 9,721
- Median household income: $65,913
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,721 |
| Households | 4,844 |
| Median household income | $65,913 |
| Income per person | $42,798 |
| Median age | 58.1 |
| Homeowners | 90.5% |
| Median home value | $170,700 |
| Median rent | $807 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 15.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% |
| Broadband internet | 92.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.0% |
| $10–15K | 4.8% |
| $15–25K | 7.2% |
| $25–35K | 8.4% |
| $35–50K | 12.0% |
| $50–75K | 17.0% |
| $75–100K | 17.1% |
| $100–150K | 17.5% |
| $150–200K | 4.4% |
| $200K+ | 5.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.5% |
| 10–19 | 6.9% |
| 20–24 | 4.1% |
| 25–34 | 6.9% |
| 35–44 | 8.5% |
| 45–54 | 11.9% |
| 55–64 | 21.1% |
| 65–74 | 20.5% |
| 75+ | 13.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.8% |
| Owned outright | 21.9% |
| Rented | 4.7% |
| Vacant | 50.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 88.8% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 0.3% |
| 5–19 units | 2.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.7% |
| Mobile / other | 7.3% |
Businesses in 48653
187 business establishments with 1,387 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 37
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 27
- Construction: 20
- Accommodation and Food Services: 19
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 18
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 12
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 11
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 11
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48627 (7.3 mi)
- 48656 — St. Helen CDP, MI (11.8 mi)
- 49738 — Grayling city, MI (14 mi)
- 48630 — Houghton Lake CDP, MI (14.1 mi)
- 48629 — Houghton Lake CDP, MI (15.1 mi)
- 48651 — Prudenville CDP, MI (16.3 mi)
- 48636 (17.1 mi)
- 49667 (18.9 mi)
Areas that include 48653
- Roscommon, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Crawford County ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Roscommon County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 5: highest median household income in Roscommon County
- No. 1 of 5: highest median home value in Roscommon County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Roscommon County
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of households with children in Roscommon County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Roscommon County
- No. 4 of 5: lowest median age in Roscommon County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median age in Roscommon County
- No. 4 of 5: fastest population growth in Roscommon County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48653, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48653 in?
- 48653 is a Roscommon, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48653 in?
- 48653 is mostly in Roscommon County (58% of its land), with smaller parts in Crawford County.
- What is the population of 48653?
- About 9,721 people (±384), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 9,598.
- What is the median household income in 48653?
- $65,913 (±$4,258), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48653?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48653 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48653?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48627 (7.3 mi), 48656 (11.8 mi, St. Helen), 49738 (14 mi, Grayling), 48630 (14.1 mi, Houghton Lake), 48629 (15.1 mi, Houghton Lake) and 48651 (16.3 mi, Prudenville).
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