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ZIP Code 48701
Akron, MI, Tuscola County
Population
1,399
Land area
42.2sq mi
People per sq mi
33
City
Akron
ZIP 48701 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48701 at a glance
- ZIP 48701 (Akron) is 81% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,969, 14% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,200 (52% below Michigan) and median rent is $863 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48701
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48701, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,969
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$112,200
Prices +33.8% in a year
Median rent
$863/mo
Homeownership
84.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
32.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
21
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
120
$6.1M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.3M
58 loans
Campaign donations
$3,366
20% D, 1% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48701, 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° / 15°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 48701, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48701?
- ZIP code 48701 is in Akron, MI (Tuscola County).
- What county is ZIP code 48701 in?
- ZIP code 48701 is mostly in Tuscola County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48701?
- About 1,399 people live in the 48701 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.