48729 ZIP Code, Deford, MI
48729 is a ZIP code in Deford, Michigan in Tuscola County. It covers 44 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48426, 48741 and 48726. 1,555 people live here in 628 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $60,776, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Deford, MI
- County: Tuscola County
- Land area: 44 sq mi
- Population: 1,555
- Median household income: $60,776
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,555 |
| Households | 628 |
| Median household income | $60,776 |
| Income per person | $34,926 |
| Median age | 44.2 |
| Homeowners | 87.7% |
| Median home value | $211,700 |
| Median rent | $612 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% |
| Broadband internet | 76.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.5% |
| $10–15K | 3.0% |
| $15–25K | 5.7% |
| $25–35K | 16.1% |
| $35–50K | 15.4% |
| $50–75K | 17.0% |
| $75–100K | 17.2% |
| $100–150K | 13.5% |
| $150–200K | 3.5% |
| $200K+ | 8.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.7% |
| 10–19 | 13.7% |
| 20–24 | 7.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.8% |
| 35–44 | 11.8% |
| 45–54 | 10.2% |
| 55–64 | 24.7% |
| 65–74 | 8.8% |
| 75+ | 5.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.4% |
| Owned outright | 43.2% |
| Rented | 11.0% |
| Vacant | 10.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.5% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.6% |
| Mobile / other | 14.1% |
Businesses in 48729
8 business establishments with 25 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48426 (5.5 mi)
- 48741 — Kingston village, MI (6.5 mi)
- 48726 — Cass City village, MI (7.7 mi)
- 48472 — Snover CDP, MI (10.6 mi)
- 48723 — Caro city, MI (10.6 mi)
- 48453 — Marlette city, MI (12.4 mi)
- 48735 — Gagetown village, MI (12.8 mi)
- 48410 (12.9 mi)
Areas that include 48729
- Deford, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Tuscola County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 15: highest median home value in Tuscola County
- No. 1 of 15: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Tuscola County
- No. 4 of 15: fastest population growth in Tuscola County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48729, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48729 in?
- 48729 is a Deford, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48729 in?
- 48729 is in Tuscola County.
- What is the population of 48729?
- About 1,555 people (±256), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,521.
- What is the median household income in 48729?
- $60,776 (±$11,718), 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 48729?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48729 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48729?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48426 (5.5 mi), 48741 (6.5 mi, Kingston), 48726 (7.7 mi, Cass City), 48472 (10.6 mi, Snover), 48723 (10.6 mi, Caro) and 48453 (12.4 mi, Marlette).
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