ZIP Code 48661 - West Branch Michigan

ZIP Code 48661 is located in West Branch Michigan. Portions of 48661 are also in Foster Township and West Branch Township (Ogemaw County) and Ogemaw Township and Edwards Township and Klacking Township. 48661 is entirely within Ogemaw County. Regionally, it is located in the Flint-Saginaw-Bay City Area.

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ZIP Code 48661 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameWest Branch
Primary CountyOgemaw County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)10,538
Area Code(s)989
Current Time
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48661 Demographics

48661 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 48661 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 48661 is White. The current unemployment level in 48661 is 6.3%.

Population10,538
Population Growth Rate-1.59%
Population Density41 People per Square Mile
Total Households3,957
Percentage High Income Households1.6%
Median Household Income (2021)$49,149
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$51,190
Current Unemployment Rate (March 2024)6.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 94.68%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 95.39%

48661 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White9,78294.64%
Black560.54%
Hispanic2902.81%
Asian1581.53%
Native American460.45%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander40.04%

48661 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,84096.49%
Black100.52%
Hispanic241.26%
Asian90.47%
Native American211.1%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander30.16%

48661 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College69810.66%
Bachelor Degree73411.21%
High School Diploma2,50638.27%
No High School Diploma1412.15%
GED or Alternate3345.1%
1 or More Years of College1,10916.94%
Associates Degree6189.44%
Masters Degree2644.03%
Professional Degree1171.79%
Doctorate Degree270.41%

48661 Geography

Coordinates44.33300400,-84.24621582
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 48661
RegionFlint-Saginaw-Bay City Area
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Area258 Square Miles

48661 Politics

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48661 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5a: -20F to -15F
Average First Frost DateSeptember 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateMay 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion50ae - Mio Plateau

48661 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)781830415055534534251532
Avg Max Temp (°F)27304154687781787058433155
Avg Precip (In.)1.711.252.012.442.963.093.033.813.532.542.41.8930.66

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