ZIP Code 48738 - Greenbush Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 48738 is located in Greenbush Michigan. Portions of 48738 are also in Greenbush Township (Alcona County) and Harrisville Township and Oscoda Charter Township. 48738 is entirely within Alcona County. Regionally, 48738 is located in the North Michigan Area.
ZIP Code 48738 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Greenbush |
| Primary County | Alcona County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,036 |
| Area Code(s) | 989 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 48738 Map
48738 Demographics
48738 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 48738 is White. The current unemployment level in 48738 is 5.1%.
| Population | 1,036 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 99 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 568 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,089 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $424,650 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.42% |
48738 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,118 | 98.42% |
| Black | 18 | 1.58% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
48738 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 85 | 8.75% |
| Bachelor Degree | 129 | 13.29% |
| High School Diploma | 301 | 31% |
| No High School Diploma | 3 | 0.31% |
| GED or Alternate | 61 | 6.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 229 | 23.58% |
| Associates Degree | 104 | 10.71% |
| Masters Degree | 34 | 3.5% |
| Professional Degree | 7 | 0.72% |
| Doctorate Degree | 18 | 1.85% |
48738 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.54683685, -83.3322525 |
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| Region | North Michigan Area |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 10 Square Miles |
48738 Schools
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48738 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50ah - Tawas Lake Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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