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ZIP code 48738: Greenbush, MI

48738 is a ZIP code in Greenbush, Michigan, mainly in Alcona County. About 1,129 people live here.

Population
1,129
Median household income
$63,462
Typical home value
$248,600+8.5% in 12 months
Median rent
$950gross, per month
Median age
60.1
Homeowners
86.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 48738 details

CityGreenbush
StateMichigan
CountyAlcona County (also partly Iosco County)
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area12.6 sq mi, plus 2.8 sq mi of water
Population density90 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher24.8% of adults 25+
Average commute18.7 minutes
Center coordinates44.54957, -83.33616

Median rent in 48738 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
2 bedrooms$694/mo
3 bedrooms$1,173/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 48738

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
48745Mikado, MI7.3 mi1,277
48740Harrisville, MI8.1 mi2,505
48750Oscoda, MI10.4 mi9,165
48742Lincoln, MI13.1 mi1,805
48730East Tawas, MI15.7 mi4,584
48721Black River, MI17.1 mi406
48737Glennie, MI18.5 mi1,082
48705Barton City, MI18.7 mi521

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 48738?

A typical home in ZIP code 48738 is worth about $248,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $63,462 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Michigan average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $248,600 homeWhat can a $63,462 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 48738

What city is ZIP code 48738?

ZIP code 48738 is in Greenbush, MI, in Alcona County.

What county is ZIP code 48738 in?

48738 is mainly in Alcona County, Michigan, and partly in Iosco County.

What is the population of ZIP code 48738?

About 1,129 people live in ZIP code 48738, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 48738 in?

48738 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.