What city is ZIP code 48730?

ZIP code 48730 is in East Tawas, MI (Iosco County).

What county is ZIP code 48730 in?

ZIP code 48730 is mostly in Iosco County, Michigan.

How many people live in ZIP code 48730?

About 4,584 people live in the 48730 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 48730

East Tawas, MI, Iosco County

Population

4,584

Land area

81.5sq mi

People per sq mi

City

East Tawas

ZIP 48730 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 48730 at a glance

ZIP 48730 (East Tawas) is 68% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
The median household income is $49,823, 32% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,200 (32% below Michigan) and median rent is $628 a month.

Local data for ZIP 48730

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 48730, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$49,823

Poverty rate

15.6%

Median home value

$157,200

Prices +17.6% in a year

Median rent

$628/mo

Homeownership

75.3%

Bachelor's or higher

25.9%

Median age

56.2

Average commute

17.0 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

152

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,779

$74.7M annual payroll

PPP loans

$7M

111 loans

Campaign donations

$9,794

30% D, 17% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 48730, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

200

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

183

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 13°F

32.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 48730, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.0%

U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

15.9%

U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.3%

U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 48730?: ZIP code 48730 is in East Tawas, MI (Iosco County).
What county is ZIP code 48730 in?: ZIP code 48730 is mostly in Iosco County, Michigan.
How many people live in ZIP code 48730?: About 4,584 people live in the 48730 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.