48763 ZIP Code, Tawas City, MI
48763 is a ZIP code in Tawas City, Michigan — mostly in Iosco County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Arenac County. It covers 89 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48748, 48765 and 48730. 4,883 people live here in 1,957 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $59,677, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 50.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Tawas City, MI
- County: Iosco County
- Land area: 89 sq mi
- Population: 4,883
- Median household income: $59,677
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,883 |
| Households | 1,957 |
| Median household income | $59,677 |
| Income per person | $33,435 |
| Median age | 50.1 |
| Homeowners | 86.8% |
| Median home value | $162,400 |
| Median rent | $851 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% |
| Broadband internet | 87.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.9% |
| $10–15K | 3.8% |
| $15–25K | 9.8% |
| $25–35K | 12.2% |
| $35–50K | 13.2% |
| $50–75K | 15.8% |
| $75–100K | 17.7% |
| $100–150K | 12.0% |
| $150–200K | 4.7% |
| $200K+ | 5.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.4% |
| 10–19 | 9.6% |
| 20–24 | 3.1% |
| 25–34 | 11.3% |
| 35–44 | 9.7% |
| 45–54 | 11.1% |
| 55–64 | 16.5% |
| 65–74 | 15.8% |
| 75+ | 11.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.6% |
| Owned outright | 25.1% |
| Rented | 8.6% |
| Vacant | 33.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.3% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 0.8% |
| 5–19 units | 3.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.8% |
| Mobile / other | 6.8% |
Businesses in 48763
138 business establishments with 1,337 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 25
- Retail Trade: 20
- Construction: 19
- Accommodation and Food Services: 15
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 15
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 10
- Finance and Insurance: 7
- Manufacturing: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48748 — Sand Lake CDP, MI (7.1 mi)
- 48765 — Turner village, MI (8.3 mi)
- 48730 — East Tawas city, MI (9.5 mi)
- 48770 — Whittemore city, MI (9.9 mi)
- 48703 — Au Gres city, MI (13 mi)
- 48739 (14.3 mi)
- 48750 — Au Sable CDP, MI (14.8 mi)
- 48766 — Twining village, MI (15.3 mi)
Areas that include 48763
- Tawas City, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sand Lake, MI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Iosco County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 7: highest median household income in Iosco County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median home value in Iosco County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Iosco County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of households with children in Iosco County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Iosco County
- No. 2 of 7: lowest median age in Iosco County
- No. 4 of 7: fastest population growth in Iosco County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48763, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48763 in?
- 48763 is a Tawas City, MI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Sand Lake and 2% lies inside Tawas City; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48763 in?
- 48763 is mostly in Iosco County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Arenac County.
- What is the population of 48763?
- About 4,883 people (±324), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,949.
- What is the median household income in 48763?
- $59,677 (±$4,277), 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 48763?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48763 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48763?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48748 (7.1 mi, Sand Lake), 48765 (8.3 mi, Turner), 48730 (9.5 mi, East Tawas), 48770 (9.9 mi, Whittemore), 48703 (13 mi, Au Gres) and 48739 (14.3 mi).
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