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48742

Michigan · 1,805 residents · 67.9 sq mi
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ZIP 48742 is home to 1,805 people in Alcona County. At a median age of 59.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 87% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 1%. Median home value sits at $170,300. Density works out to 27 people per square mile. Among the 10 ZIP codes in Alcona County, 48742 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$66,477
US average: $82,259
$40,060
US average: $44,673
$170,300
US average: $376,019
26.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
67.9 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
12.5%
Age 65+
34.2%
49.0%
51.0%
2.03 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,622)
Black1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(28)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other7.5%(135)
23
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Alcona County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST3RD OF 10HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
48705$65,104
48721$60,500
48728$46,250
48737$38,000
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 48742?

ZIP code 48742 has about 1,805 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48742?

The typical household in ZIP code 48742 earns about $66,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 48742 expensive?

In ZIP code 48742, the median home is worth about $170,300, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 48742?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 48742 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48742?

About 9.2% of people in ZIP code 48742 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024