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ZIP code 48661: West Branch, MI

48661 is a ZIP code in West Branch, Michigan, mainly in Ogemaw County. About 10,618 people live here.

Population
10,618
Median household income
$61,377
Typical home value
$216,600+6.8% in 12 months
Median rent
$840gross, per month
Median age
50
Homeowners
79.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 48661 details

CityWest Branch
StateMichigan
CountyOgemaw County
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area263.5 sq mi, plus 3 sq mi of water
Population density40 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher21.1% of adults 25+
Average commute22.7 minutes
Center coordinates44.31841, -84.23621

Median rent in 48661 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$906/mo
1 bedroom$521/mo
2 bedrooms$853/mo
3 bedrooms$885/mo
4 bedrooms$931/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 48661

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
48656Saint Helen, MI11.4 mi3,846
48610Alger, MI12.4 mi3,300
48654Rose City, MI12.4 mi2,384
48635Lupton, MI12.9 mi1,546
48756Prescott, MI14.3 mi4,060
48636Luzerne, MI18.7 mi938
48651Prudenville, MI19.2 mi4,364
48739Hale, MI19.7 mi3,629

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 48661?

A typical home in ZIP code 48661 is worth about $216,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $61,377 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Michigan average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $216,600 homeWhat can a $61,377 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 48661

What city is ZIP code 48661?

ZIP code 48661 is in West Branch, MI, in Ogemaw County.

What county is ZIP code 48661 in?

48661 is mainly in Ogemaw County, Michigan.

What is the population of ZIP code 48661?

About 10,618 people live in ZIP code 48661, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 48661 in?

48661 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.