🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

48654

Rose City

ZIP Code 48654 is a standard zip code serving Rose City, Rose City, Michigan (MI), in Ogemaw County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,521 with a median household income of $33,696. The area falls within the America/Detroit timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Michigan (MI)
County: Ogemaw
City: Rose City
Timezone: America/Detroit

Coordinates

Latitude: 44.416700
Longitude: -84.125600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 94.87 mi²
Water Area: 0.78 mi²
Population Density: 27.0 people per mi² (25th percentile)
Bounding Box: 44.569271°N, 44.334679°S, -84.027623°E, -84.250352°W

With 2,521 residents spread across 94.87 square miles, this area has a population density of 27.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,521

Population

45th percentile

$33,696

Median Income

15th percentile

$92,800

Median Home Value

30th percentile

94.87 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 48654 is $33,696, and the median home value is $92,800. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

2,001

Total Units

1,061

Occupied Units

53.0%

Occupancy Rate

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