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Vassar, MI
City in Tuscola County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48768.
Population
2,707
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,260
ZIP codes
1
Vassar and its ZIP codes
Vassar at a glance
- Vassar is about 7.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,444 a year, 18% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,200 (38% below Michigan) and median rent is $744 a month.
Local data for Vassar, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vassar, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,444
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$143,200
Median rent
$744/mo
Homeownership
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (613), Mexican Americans (314), Irish Americans (313).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tuscola County. PPP loans are for Vassar.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.6 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
$13.9M
224 loans, 1,595 jobs reported
How people get to work
Vassar, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled15.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vassar, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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° / 12°F
34.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vassar, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Vassar
1 in or overlapping Vassar. Population shown
Cities near Vassar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MillingtonVillage | 7 mi | 1.4 |
| ReeseVillage | 8 mi | 1.4 |
| FrankenmuthCity | 8.6 mi | 3.1 |
| FairgroveVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| MayvilleVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| CaroCity | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| Otter LakeVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Birch RunVillage | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| FostoriaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| AkronVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| OtisvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Robin Glen-IndiantownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.4 |
| ClioCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Buena VistaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4 |
| ColumbiavilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vassar, MI in?
- Vassar is in Tuscola County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Vassar, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Vassar include 48768.
- What is the population of Vassar, MI?
- About 2,707 people live in Vassar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vassar?
- Nearby places include Millington (7 mi), Reese (8 mi), Frankenmuth (8.6 mi), Fairgrove (11 mi), Mayville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023