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Fostoria, MI

Census-designated place in Tuscola County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48435.

Population

1,050

Land area

4sq mi

People per sq mi

262

ZIP codes

1

Fostoria and its ZIP codes

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Fostoria at a glance

  • Fostoria is 47% denser than Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $97,434, 34% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,300 (47% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,007 a month.

Local data for Fostoria, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fostoria, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$97,434

Poverty rate

8.2%

Median home value

$123,300

Median rent

$1,007/mo

Homeownership

90.7%

Bachelor's or higher

7.8%

Median age

44.8

Average commute

36.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (185), Irish Americans (97), Swedish Americans (66).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tuscola County. PPP loans are for Fostoria.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.6%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,102

12,153 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$49,841

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$393M

FY 2026, $7,375 per person

PPP loans

$612K

36 loans, 94 jobs reported

Tuscola County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Fostoria, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.3%
  • Carpooled3.1%
  • Public transit3.1%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
  • Worked from home7.6%

Average one-way commute: 36.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fostoria, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

435

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

97

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 16°F

36.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fostoria, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.2%

U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

17.2%

U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

ZIP codes in Fostoria

1 in or overlapping Fostoria. Population shown

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Cities near Fostoria

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Millers LakeCensus-designated place5 mi1.5
Otter LakeVillage5.1 mi0.8
Barnes LakeCensus-designated place5.8 mi1.5
MayvilleVillage6.1 mi1.1
ColumbiavilleVillage6.7 mi0.9
MillingtonVillage8.1 mi1.4
North BranchVillage9.3 mi1.4
OtisvilleVillage9.4 mi0.9
CliffordVillage11 mi1.5
VassarCity13 mi2.1
LapeerCity14 mi7.3
KingstonVillage15 mi1
MarletteCity16 mi1.6
DavisonCity17 mi2
CaroCity17 mi2.9
AtticaCensus-designated place18 mi4.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fostoria, MI in?
Fostoria is in Tuscola County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Fostoria, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Fostoria include 48435.
What is the population of Fostoria, MI?
About 1,050 people live in Fostoria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fostoria?
Nearby places include Millers Lake (5 mi), Otter Lake (5.1 mi), Barnes Lake (5.8 mi), Mayville (6.1 mi), Columbiaville (6.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023