ZIP Code 48729 - Deford Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 48729 is located in Deford Michigan. Portions of 48729 are also in Novesta Township and Kingston Township and Wells Township (Tuscola County). 48729 is entirely within Tuscola County. Regionally, 48729 is located in the Flint-Saginaw-Bay City Area.
ZIP Code 48729 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Deford |
| Primary County | Tuscola County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,478 |
| Area Code(s) | 989 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 48729 Map
48729 Demographics
48729 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 48729 is White. The current unemployment level in 48729 is 5.1%.
| Population | 1,478 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.84% |
| Population Density | 33 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 585 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,422 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $136,560 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.89% |
48729 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,402 | 96.89% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 3.11% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48729 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 64 | 7.52% |
| Bachelor Degree | 60 | 7.05% |
| High School Diploma | 395 | 46.42% |
| No High School Diploma | 25 | 2.94% |
| GED or Alternate | 47 | 5.52% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 132 | 15.51% |
| Associates Degree | 101 | 11.87% |
| Masters Degree | 13 | 1.53% |
| Professional Degree | 14 | 1.65% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
48729 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.49768448, -83.18073273 |
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| Cities/Towns in 48729 | |
| Region | Flint-Saginaw-Bay City Area |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 44 Square Miles |
48729 Schools
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48729 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 57e - Saginaw Lake Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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