48723 ZIP Code, Caro, MI
48723 is a ZIP code in Caro, Michigan in Tuscola County. It covers 132 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48744, 48729 and 48733. 11,678 people live here in 4,801 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $55,779, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 46.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Caro, MI
- County: Tuscola County
- Land area: 132 sq mi
- Population: 11,678
- Median household income: $55,779
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 11,678 |
| Households | 4,801 |
| Median household income | $55,779 |
| Income per person | $30,774 |
| Median age | 46.5 |
| Homeowners | 80.4% |
| Median home value | $138,100 |
| Median rent | $750 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.8% |
| Broadband internet | 85.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.7% |
| $10–15K | 6.9% |
| $15–25K | 11.2% |
| $25–35K | 8.0% |
| $35–50K | 13.4% |
| $50–75K | 18.2% |
| $75–100K | 13.7% |
| $100–150K | 14.3% |
| $150–200K | 6.3% |
| $200K+ | 2.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.8% |
| 10–19 | 11.9% |
| 20–24 | 3.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–44 | 11.5% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 16.5% |
| 65–74 | 13.9% |
| 75+ | 9.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 36.3% |
| Owned outright | 37.4% |
| Rented | 17.8% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.3% |
| Townhome | 1.0% |
| 2–4 units | 2.6% |
| 5–19 units | 3.8% |
| 20+ units | 4.0% |
| Mobile / other | 13.2% |
Businesses in 48723
287 business establishments with 3,895 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 64
- Retail Trade: 52
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 30
- Accommodation and Food Services: 24
- Finance and Insurance: 21
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 21
- Construction: 16
- Manufacturing: 14
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48744 — Mayville village, MI (9.7 mi)
- 48729 (10.6 mi)
- 48733 — Fairgrove village, MI (10.9 mi)
- 48701 — Akron village, MI (11.1 mi)
- 48741 — Kingston village, MI (11.8 mi)
- 48767 — Unionville village, MI (11.9 mi)
- 48768 — Vassar city, MI (12.6 mi)
- 48760 (13.5 mi)
Areas that include 48723
- Caro, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Tuscola County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48723, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48723 in?
- 48723 is a Caro, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Caro; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48723 in?
- 48723 is in Tuscola County.
- What is the population of 48723?
- About 11,678 people (±640), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 11,953.
- What is the median household income in 48723?
- $55,779 (±$3,400), 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 48723?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48723 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48723?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48744 (9.7 mi, Mayville), 48729 (10.6 mi), 48733 (10.9 mi, Fairgrove), 48701 (11.1 mi, Akron), 48741 (11.8 mi, Kingston) and 48767 (11.9 mi, Unionville).
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