48731 ZIP Code, Elkton, MI
48731 is a ZIP code in Elkton, Michigan in Huron County. It covers 49 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48755, 48725 and 48413. 1,441 people live here in 665 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $53,021, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elkton, MI
- County: Huron County
- Land area: 49 sq mi
- Population: 1,441
- Median household income: $53,021
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,441 |
| Households | 665 |
| Median household income | $53,021 |
| Income per person | $29,661 |
| Median age | 44 |
| Homeowners | 75.2% |
| Median home value | $115,500 |
| Median rent | $911 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% |
| Broadband internet | 82.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.8% |
| $10–15K | 7.2% |
| $15–25K | 8.4% |
| $25–35K | 5.0% |
| $35–50K | 15.0% |
| $50–75K | 23.8% |
| $75–100K | 14.4% |
| $100–150K | 10.2% |
| $150–200K | 3.8% |
| $200K+ | 2.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.9% |
| 10–19 | 10.2% |
| 20–24 | 4.7% |
| 25–34 | 7.6% |
| 35–44 | 15.4% |
| 45–54 | 12.9% |
| 55–64 | 16.4% |
| 65–74 | 13.9% |
| 75+ | 5.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.1% |
| Owned outright | 40.2% |
| Rented | 22.8% |
| Vacant | 7.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 84.3% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 3.4% |
| 5–19 units | 5.5% |
| 20+ units | 1.5% |
| Mobile / other | 4.8% |
Businesses in 48731
37 business establishments with 529 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 8
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48755 — Pigeon village, MI (5.6 mi)
- 48725 — Caseville city, MI (8 mi)
- 48413 — Bad Axe city, MI (8.1 mi)
- 48754 — Owendale village, MI (8.5 mi)
- 48432 (9.9 mi)
- 48445 — Kinde village, MI (11.2 mi)
- 48720 — Bay Port CDP, MI (12 mi)
- 48735 — Gagetown village, MI (13.1 mi)
Areas that include 48731
- Elkton, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Huron County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 12: highest share of households with children in Huron County
- No. 4 of 12: lowest median age in Huron County
Mail every home in 48731
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48731, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48731 in?
- 48731 is a Elkton, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Elkton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48731 in?
- 48731 is in Huron County.
- What is the population of 48731?
- About 1,441 people (±158), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,568.
- What is the median household income in 48731?
- $53,021 (±$4,556), 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 48731?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48731 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48731?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48755 (5.6 mi, Pigeon), 48725 (8 mi, Caseville), 48413 (8.1 mi, Bad Axe), 48754 (8.5 mi, Owendale), 48432 (9.9 mi) and 48445 (11.2 mi, Kinde).
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