South Branch, MI ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

48761 is the only ZIP Code for South Branch, MI

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ZIP Code:	48761 (Standard)
County:	Ogemaw County, MI
Area Code:	989
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	852 (ZIP Codes) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	None [Learn More]
Coordinates:	44.5242, -83.9078
Land Area:	80.10 sq miles (ZIP Code)
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South Branch, MI has 1 ZIP Code

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
48761	Standard	852	100.00%

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Population & Demographics

Data labeled as "All ZIP Codes" is a total (or average) for every ZIP Code with South Branch, MI assigned by the USPS. The U.S. Postal Service provides a name (and aliases) for every ZIP Code which can include cities, towns, villages, and other incorporated names.

There is currently no matching U.S. Census Place for this geographic area. Many rural areas may have such low population density that they will not be part of any U.S. Census Place.

Total Population:	852
Total Households:	450
Total Housing Units:	1,324
Average Household Size:	1.89
Average Family Size:	2.94

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	1,105	1,008	960	956	953	920	859	876	841	874	825	867	804
Decennial Census	1,026	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	852	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 59.6

Male Median Age: 60.0

Female Median Age: 59.3

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	15	17	9	10	16	8	14	26	15	20	35	45	50	56	53	31	25	14
Female	15	9	12	17	24	23	12	7	10	16	20	41	41	54	43	15	16	18
Total	30	26	21	27	40	31	26	33	25	36	55	86	91	110	96	46	41	32

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	797	96.26%
Black:	1	0.12%
Hispanic:*	22	2.66%
Asian:	1	0.12%
American Indian:	7	0.85%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	0	0%
Total:	828	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	459	53.87%	60.0 years
Females:	393	46.13%	59.3 years
Total:	852	100%	59.6 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	794	98.76%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	0	0.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	4	0.50%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	6	1.24%
Total Population:	804	100%
Total Native Population:	794	98.76%
Total Foreign-born Population:	10	1.24%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$32,330	$30,298	$30,450	$29,500	$28,393	$29,196	$29,470	$34,573	$38,750	$37,301	$39,485	$42,480	$44,647
Median Family Income	$41,833	$44,489	$44,205	$44,293	$52,500	$49,375	$47,500	$47,031	$50,662	$50,417	$53,977	$58,710	$55,486
Median NonFamily Income	$12,989	$13,571	$14,115	$14,743	$16,607	$18,580	$21,290	$23,542	$26,181	$24,063	$17,614	$15,536	$20,750
Median Male Income	$40,547	$41,875	$34,038	$33,229	$34,625	$40,160	$40,492	$42,163	$43,958	$43,813	$55,844	$57,500	$34,740
Median Female Income	$21,250	$21,563	$20,833	$25,625	$31,250	$29,063	$28,173	$29,896	$29,167	$25,938	$30,357	$33,125	$39,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

Employment status for all ZIPs in South Branch, MI: employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)

Employed:	251	32.47%
Unemployed:	22	2.85%
Not In Labor Force:	500	64.68%
Total:	773	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	57	22.71%
Service:	60	23.90%
Sales and Office:	54	21.51%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	6	2.39%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	74	29.48%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	251	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$69,200	$66,700	$70,600	$67,900	$76,100	$72,800	$74,900	$69,200	$75,000	$77,800	$82,200	$107,500	$113,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	10	17.24%
$1,000 to $1,499:	0	0.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	48	82.76%
Total:	58	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$707	$709	$714	$533	$441	$415	$410	$418	$418	$612	$0	$0	$0

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	171	38.78%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	212	48.07%
Renter Occupied:	58	13.15%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	441	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	441	31.39%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	964	68.61%
Total Housing Units:	1,405	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	18	2.47%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	85	11.68%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	271	37.23%
Some college, no degree:	215	29.53%
Associate's degree:	59	8.10%
Bachelor's degree:	41	5.63%
Graduate or professional degree:	39	5.36%
Total:	728	100%
High school graduate or higher:	625	85.85%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	80	10.99%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	539	47.78%
Public Insurance:	571	50.62%
No Insurance:	18	1.60%
Total:	1,128	100%
Has Health Insurance:	1,110	98.40%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	3.2%	9.8%	9.5%	8.9%	13.4%	14.8%	13.2%	13.0%	11.8%	1.7%	1.3%	1.9%	6.7%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	11	47.83%
Kindergarten:	0	0.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	6	26.09%
High school (grades 9-12):	5	21.74%
College or graduate school:	1	4.35%
Total:	23	100%
Early Childhood:	11	47.83%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	11	47.83%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

South Branch supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 31 people with an annual payroll of $1,095,000. USPS data shows 534 residential mailboxes and 5 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	534Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	5Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	595Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	534Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$305,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,095,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	31Source: CBP

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Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

South Branch, MI is located in Ogemaw County, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Michigan's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.0% of whom live in South Branch. ZIP Codes here cover 80.095 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.73 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	--Source: Census
CBSA Number:	--Source: Census
CBSA Type:	--Source: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	--Source: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	80.095 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.73 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	--Source: Census
Place Name:	--Source: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from South Branch, MI

Long Lake, MI~6.0 miles
Lupton, MI~10.1 miles
Hale, MI~10.1 miles
Glennie, MI~10.3 miles
Rose City, MI~11.4 miles
Mio, MI~13.5 miles
Fairview, MI~14.2 miles
Barton City, MI~17.4 miles
Curran, MI~17.7 miles
Luzerne, MI~17.9 miles
National City, MI~19.0 miles
West Branch, MI~19.3 miles
Prescott, MI~19.5 miles
Whittemore, MI~20.6 miles
Oscoda, MI~20.8 miles
Mikado, MI~20.8 miles
Comins, MI~21.1 miles
East Tawas, MI~24.5 miles
Tawas City, MI~25.1 miles
Lewiston, MI~25.2 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on June 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 6/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 6/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 6/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of South Branch, MI

48761 is the only ZIP Code for South Branch, MI

South Branch, MI has 1 ZIP Code

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from South Branch, MI

Sources & References