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ZIP Code 48723
Caro, MI, Tuscola County
Population
11,678
Land area
131.8sq mi
People per sq mi
89
City
Caro
ZIP 48723 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48723 at a glance
- ZIP 48723 (Caro) is 50% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,779, 23% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,100 (40% below Michigan) and median rent is $750 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48723
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48723, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,779
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$138,100
Prices -0.8% in a year
Median rent
$750/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
24.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
287
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,895
$196M annual payroll
PPP loans
$22.1M
357 loans
Campaign donations
$34.8K
19% D, 25% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48723, 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 48723, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48723?
- ZIP code 48723 is in Caro, MI (Tuscola County).
- What county is ZIP code 48723 in?
- ZIP code 48723 is mostly in Tuscola County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48723?
- About 11,678 people live in the 48723 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.