48739 ZIP Code, Hale, MI
48739 is a ZIP code in Hale, Michigan — mostly in Iosco County (72% of its land), with smaller parts in Ogemaw County. It covers 96 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48743, 48635 and 48748. 3,629 people live here in 1,759 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $52,802, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 57.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Hale, MI
- County: Iosco County
- Land area: 96 sq mi
- Population: 3,629
- Median household income: $52,802
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,629 |
| Households | 1,759 |
| Median household income | $52,802 |
| Income per person | $35,339 |
| Median age | 57.9 |
| Homeowners | 90.3% |
| Median home value | $179,400 |
| Median rent | $882 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 14.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% |
| Broadband internet | 87.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 10.0% |
| $10–15K | 4.3% |
| $15–25K | 9.3% |
| $25–35K | 10.8% |
| $35–50K | 12.3% |
| $50–75K | 18.5% |
| $75–100K | 13.0% |
| $100–150K | 12.3% |
| $150–200K | 1.9% |
| $200K+ | 7.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.1% |
| 10–19 | 10.5% |
| 20–24 | 2.8% |
| 25–34 | 6.2% |
| 35–44 | 7.7% |
| 45–54 | 12.7% |
| 55–64 | 15.6% |
| 65–74 | 21.8% |
| 75+ | 15.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 16.7% |
| Owned outright | 23.5% |
| Rented | 4.0% |
| Vacant | 55.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.0% |
| Townhome | 1.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.7% |
| 20+ units | 0.3% |
| Mobile / other | 7.5% |
Businesses in 48739
71 business establishments with 445 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 17
- Construction: 13
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 10
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 7
- Accommodation and Food Services: 7
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 48739 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 48743 (5 mi)
- 48635 — Lupton CDP, MI (7.5 mi)
- 48748 — Sand Lake CDP, MI (7.8 mi)
- 48770 — Whittemore city, MI (8.4 mi)
- 48761 (10 mi)
- 48756 — Skidway Lake CDP, MI (11.4 mi)
- 48737 (14 mi)
- 48763 — Sand Lake CDP, MI (14.3 mi)
Areas that include 48739
- Hale, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Iosco County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Ogemaw County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 7: highest median household income in Iosco County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median home value in Iosco County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Iosco County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Iosco County
- No. 5 of 7: lowest median age in Iosco County
- No. 3 of 7: highest median age in Iosco County
Mail every home in 48739
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48739, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48739 in?
- 48739 is a Hale, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48739 in?
- 48739 is mostly in Iosco County (72% of its land), with smaller parts in Ogemaw County.
- What is the population of 48739?
- About 3,629 people (±238), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,636.
- What is the median household income in 48739?
- $52,802 (±$6,836), 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 48739?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48739 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48739?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48743 (5 mi), 48635 (7.5 mi, Lupton), 48748 (7.8 mi, Sand Lake), 48770 (8.4 mi, Whittemore), 48761 (10 mi) and 48756 (11.4 mi, Skidway Lake).
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