48661 Zip Code Profile

48661 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in West Branch, Michigan. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $47,939/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 48661 is $39,940.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48661 earn an average of $31,023/year. Women earn only $17,523/year.

4,154 people in 48661 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48661? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 20.1 minutes.

The median age here is 46. There are 5,196 men and 5,495 women. The median age for men is 45 while for women the median age is 47.

To give you a sense of the community, 5,560 people (out of the 10,691 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,923 homes, and 423 businesses every day. 108 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48661 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 44 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Principality of Monaco!) and -84 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 969 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 10,691
• White Population: 10,527
• Black Population: 39
• Hispanic Population: 136
• Asian Population: 62
• Hawaiian Population: 5
• Indian Population: 122
• Male Population: 5,196
• Female Population: 5,495
• Median Age: 46
• Median Age of Males: 45
• Median Age of Females: 47

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• County: Ogemaw
• City: West Branch
• Longitude: -84.2
• Latitude: 44.3
• Elevation: 969 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 989

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,939
• Drive alone: 3,450
• Carpool: 344
• Public transit: 23
• Ride bikes or walk: 108


• Average commute time: 20.1 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 367
•    5 - 9: 784
•    10 - 14: 909
•    15 - 19: 600
•    20 - 24: 392
•    25 - 29: 104
•    30 - 34: 237
•    35 - 39: 44
•    40 - 44: 45
•    45 - 59: 152
•    60 - 89: 200
•    90 plus: 105

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $114,200
• Average Annual Household Income: $39,052
• Businesses: 419
• Employees: 4,852
• Annual Payroll: $137,583,000
• Average Family Income: $47,939
• Median Family Income: $34,601
• Average Income for Men: $31,023
• Average Income for Women: $17,523

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 24887.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Dan Benishek (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 129
• State FIPS Code: 26

• West Branch Farmers Market

View all schools in West Branch

Primary Schools

Surline Elementary School

147 State Street

West Branch, MI 48661

(989) 343-2190

Middle Schools

Surline Middle School

147 State Street

West Branch, MI 48661

(989) 343-2140

High Schools

Ogemaw Heights High School

960 South M 33

West Branch, MI 48661

(989) 343-2020

Ohhs Credit Recovery Program

630 Progress St.

West Branch, MI 48661

(989) 343-2020