ZIP 48756 rural America/Detroit Ogemaw County

ZIP 48756 — Prescott, MI

A rural neighborhood profile for Prescott, Michigan, with population, housing, income, and geographic context drawn from public ZIP Code Tabulation Area data.

At a glance

Population
4,135
Residents in this ZCTA
Density
20
people per sq mi (rural)
Median income
$39,435
Household, ACS 2023 5-yr est. (±$5,211)
Median home value
$85,300
Owner-occupied, ACS 2023 5-yr est. (±$5,888)
Median gross rent
$851/mo
Gross rent, ACS 2023 5-yr est. (±$72)
Median age
—
Years
Housing units
—
Total units
Coordinates
44.231, -83.974
Latitude, longitude
Time zone
America/Detroit
IANA / abbrev.
Sourced data: Income, home value, and rent figures above are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, joined on ZCTA GEOID 860Z200US48756 (data as of the 2023 ACS 5-year release; see Data & methodology). Population, density, coordinates and time zone are from the site’s existing SimpleMaps spine. The relocation scores below are independent heuristics that predate this update and are not derived from these ACS figures.

Relocation snapshot

These scores are simple, transparent heuristics derived from the same data shown above — not opinions, not paid placements. Treat them as a quick read on the trade-offs of moving to ZIP 48756, then verify with a visit and a local agent before any decision.

Affordability
10/10
Opportunity
1/10
Vibrancy
8/10
Walkability
3/10

About Prescott, MI

ZIP code 48756 sits in Prescott, part of Ogemaw County in the state of Michigan. With roughly 4,135 residents and an estimated density of 20 people per square mile, this area reads as a rural neighborhood — useful context whether you’re considering a move, evaluating a service-area expansion, or simply trying to picture the place. Compare it against other ZIPs in the same Michigan index to see how it stacks up.

Public Census ACS estimates put the median household income near $39,435, with a median owner-occupied home value of about $85,300. Those two numbers, side by side, hint at how affordable day-to-day life feels here for the typical resident: a low ratio of home value to income often signals a relatively accessible market, while a high ratio means buyers stretch further to enter the neighborhood. Local property taxes, insurance, and homeowners’ association rules will all push the real cost of ownership in either direction. Our relocation guide walks through how to read these numbers without overweighting any single metric.

For people relocating, the most useful thing about a single ZIP code is what it tells you about the texture of a place. A rural profile typically means larger lots, longer drives between everyday destinations, and a quieter ambient soundscape. Of course, every block has its own personality — the numbers above are an average, not a portrait of any specific street. For ZIPs in larger metros, our metro hubs can help you triangulate where the boundaries of a neighborhood actually fall.

If you’re comparing 48756 against other parts of Prescott, scroll down to see neighboring ZIP codes inside the same metro. To compare against another state entirely, jump to the Michigan overview or use the search bar above.

Local services to look up

This site doesn’t list specific businesses, but a ZIP profile is a great launchpad for finding them. Useful next searches for 48756:

  • “Movers near Prescott MI” for full-service and self-service quotes
  • “Real estate agents 48756” for hyperlocal market knowledge
  • “Public schools Prescott” on your state’s department of education site
  • “Internet providers 48756” on the FCC National Broadband Map
  • “Prescott permits” on the city or county website for renovation timelines

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