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48723 Zip Code (Caro, MI) Detailed Profile




City: Caro, MI (2.11%)
County: Tuscola County, MI
Estimated zip code population in 2021: 12,982
Zip code population in 2010: 12,479
Zip code population in 2000: 12,794

Houses and condos: 5,368
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,065
% of renters here:

21%
State:

27%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 48723: 80.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 129.4 sq. mi.
Water area: 3.4 sq. mi.
Population density: 100 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2021:
This zip code:

1.5% ($1,791)
Michigan:

1.3% ($2,636)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,858 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,747 (1.5%)

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Males: 6,562  (50.5%)
Females: 6,420  (49.5%)

For population 25 years and over in 48723:

  • High school or higher: 89.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 48723:

  • Never married: 28.9%
  • Now married: 46.2%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 9.3%
  • Divorced: 14.8%

Zip code 48723 compared to state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
  • Races in zip code 48723 (2021)
    • 11,87891.5%White
    • 4803.7%Hispanic or Latino
    • 3332.6%Two or more races
    • 1771.4%Black
    • 740.6%Asian
    • 390.3%American Indian
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Urban population: 5,272
Rural population: 7,709

Estimated median house/condo value in 2021: $117,547
48723:

$117,547
Michigan:

$199,100



According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 69 registered sex offenders living in 48723 zip code as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 48723 is 179 to 1.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

43.4 years
Michigan median age:

40.2 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.4 people
Michigan:

2.4 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 48723, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $48,431 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$48,431
State:

$68,945

Salary/wage: $42,146 (reported on 73.9% of returns)
Here:

$42,146
State:

$57,142
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 936.1% for AGIs below $25k, 3038.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 5916.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 8666.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15035.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,193 (reported on 28.6% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,193
Michigan:

$1,630
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 14.1% for AGIs below $25k, 25.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 37.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 38.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 162.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Ordinary dividends: $3,499 (reported on 13.4% of returns)
Here:

$3,499
State:

$6,972
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 15.1% for AGIs below $25k, 32.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 62.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 85.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 215.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$6,515 (reported on 12.9% of returns)
Here:

+$6,515
State:

+$20,064
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.8% for AGIs below $25k, 31.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 56.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 148.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 622.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$9,209 (reported on 12.3% of returns)
Here:

+$9,209
State:

+$11,172
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 77.3% for AGIs below $25k, 59.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 132.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 169.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1041.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $12,359 (reported on 7.9% of returns)
48723:

$12,359
Michigan:

$19,803
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 47.4% for AGIs below $25k, 65.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 227.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 128.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 719.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $31,820 (reported on 1.8% of returns)
Here:

$31,820
State:

$34,117
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 206.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 268.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Charity contributions: $15,938 (reported on 1.4% of returns)
Here:

$15,938
State:

$13,548
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 48.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 81.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxes paid: $6,300 (reported on 1.8% of returns)
48723:

$6,300
State:

$7,972
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 35.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 70.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Earned income credit: $2,119 (reported on 16.6% of returns)
Here:

$2,119
State:

$2,251
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 80.3% for AGIs below $25k, 65.0% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 95.3%
Here:

95%
State:

93%
(% for various income ranges: 95.2% for AGIs below $25k, 96.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 95.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 94.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 94.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 100.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 48723, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $42,718 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$42,718
State:

$55,609

Salary/wage: $34,039 (reported on 80.0% of returns)
Here:

$34,039
State:

$46,782
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 63.2% for AGIs below $25k, 71.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 68.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 67.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 70.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 24.4% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,475 (reported on 30.5% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,475
Michigan:

$1,491
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.5% for AGIs below $25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.6% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.8% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $2,601 (reported on 14.8% of returns)
Here:

$2,601
State:

$6,225
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.0% for AGIs below $25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.1% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.1% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$4,660 (reported on 10.7% of returns)
Here:

+$4,660
State:

+$9,326
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 2.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$7,230 (reported on 13.6% of returns)
Here:

+$7,230
State:

+$11,523
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.0% for AGIs below $25k, 1.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.5% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $10,086 (reported on 9.2% of returns)
48723:

$10,086
Michigan:

$15,298
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.1% for AGIs below $25k, 2.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.2% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $18,366 (20% of AGI, reported on 18.1% of returns)
Here:

$18,366
State:

$21,628

Here:

19.6% of AGI
State:

18.4% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.6% for AGIs below $25k, 5.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 8.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 11.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 8.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $3,911 (reported on 14.0% of returns)
Here:

$3,911
State:

$4,225
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.4% for AGIs below $25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $6,277 (reported on 17.9% of returns)
48723:

$6,277
State:

$8,327
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.8% for AGIs below $25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 5.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $2,023 (reported on 20.9% of returns)
Here:

$2,023
State:

$2,306
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.7% for AGIs below $25k, 1.3% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 66.4%
Here:

66%
State:

57%
(% for various income ranges: 62.3% for AGIs below $25k, 68.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 70.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 69.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 72.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 75.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 48723, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $35,896 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$35,896
State:

$48,204

Salary/wage: $32,582 (reported on 83.5% of returns)
Here:

$32,582
State:

$42,791
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 104.1% for AGIs below $10k, 66.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 76.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 80.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 79.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 68.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,229 (reported on 46.9% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,229
Michigan:

$1,725
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.6% for AGIs below $10k, 3.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $1,741 (reported on 18.6% of returns)
Here:

$1,741
State:

$3,420
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.1% for AGIs below $10k, 1.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$2,754 (reported on 15.1% of returns)
Here:

+$2,754
State:

+$8,532
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -2.2% for AGIs below $10k, 0.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$4,692 (reported on 15.1% of returns)
Here:

+$4,692
State:

+$9,547
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.2% for AGIs below $10k, 2.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.4% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,600 (reported on 2.2% of returns)
48723:

$2,600
Michigan:

$2,875
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $10,333 (reported on 0.2% of returns)
Here:

$10,333
Michigan:

$13,826

Total itemized deductions: $14,666 (22% of AGI, reported on 24.9% of returns)
Here:

$14,666
State:

$18,509

Here:

21.8% of AGI
State:

20.7% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.9% for AGIs below $10k, 7.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 9.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 11.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 12.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 10.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $2,794 (4% of AGI, reported on 20.7% of returns)
Here:

$2,794
State:

$3,365

Here:

3.9% of AGI
State:

3.6% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.6% for AGIs below $10k, 0.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $4,575 (reported on 71.6% of returns)
48723:

$4,575
State:

$7,691
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.8% for AGIs below $10k, 3.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,666 (reported on 17.2% of returns)
Here:

$1,666
State:

$1,737

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 66.5%
Here:

66%
State:

60%
(% for various income ranges: 58.6% for AGIs below $10k, 68.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 68.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 69.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 70.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 72.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2021:
This zip code:

$53,244
Michigan:

$63,498
Caro, MI (48723) map Nearest zip codes: 48744, 48767, 48701, 48733, 48760, 48729.
Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

42.1%
Michigan:

44.2%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

7.3%
Michigan:

46.3%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 1,053
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 4,091


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 127 (53 now married, 72 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 2,286 (1,135 now married, 1,147 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 48723 with a mortgage: 2,045 (164 second mortgage, 8 home equity loan, 104 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 22

Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,048
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $435

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2021:
This zip code:

17.6%
Whole state:

13.1%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2021:
This zip code:

9.9%
Whole state:

6.9%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.1
State:

6.5
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.7
State:

4.3
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 48723: Tuscola County Fairgrounds (A), Wahjamega Station (B), Rooster Flats Golf Center (C), Arrowhead Country Club (D), Caro Golf Club (E), Camp Pine Acres (F), Caro Mobile Medical Response (G), Almer Township Hall (H), Caro Area District Library (I), Caro Village Police Department (J), Indianfields Township Hall (K), Caro Fire Department (L), Juniata Township Hall (M), Tuscola County Sheriffs Office (N), Tuscola County Courthouse (O). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Churches in zip code 48723 include: Cross Roads Community of Christ Church (A), Providence Church (B), Colwood United Brethren Church (C), Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (D), Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (E), Caro United Methodist Church (F), First Baptist Church (G), Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (H), Sacred Heart Catholic Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemeteries: Wahjamega Cemetery (1), Indianfields Cemetery (2), East Dayton Cemetery (3), North Wells Cemetery (4), Tuscola County Poor Farm Cemetery (5), Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery (6), Almer Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Streams, rivers, and creeks: Gilbert Branch (A), Sucker Creek (B), Humes Branch (C), Butternut Creek (D), White Creek (E), Ross Branch (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Parks in zip code 48723 include: Tuscola State Game Area (1), Vassar State Game Area (2), William H Carson House Historical Marker (3), Watrousville United Methodist Church Historical Marker (4), Caro Masonic Temple Historical Marker (5), First Presbyterian Church of Caro Historical Marker (6), Peninsular Sugar Refining Company Historical Marker (7), Tuscola County Fair Historical Marker (8), Trinity Episcopal Church Historical Marker (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 02020 or later
  • 1452010 to 2019
  • 5242000 to 2009
  • 6401990 to 1999
  • 5851980 to 1989
  • 1,0051970 to 1979
  • 4951960 to 1969
  • 5761950 to 1959
  • 5191940 to 1949
  • 7391939 or earlier

Zip code 48723 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Caro, MI (48723)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Caro, MI (48723)
  • 13no bedroom
  • 191 bedroom
  • 9832 bedrooms
  • 2,2283 bedrooms
  • 5564 bedrooms
  • 2525+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Caro, MI (48723)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Caro, MI (48723)
  • 53no bedroom
  • 1971 bedroom
  • 3822 bedrooms
  • 3143 bedrooms
  • 1124 bedrooms
  • 55+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Caro, MI (48723) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Caro, MI (48723) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 164no vehicle
  • 1,3691 vehicle
  • 1,5962 vehicles
  • 5973 vehicles
  • 2594 vehicles
  • 885+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Caro, MI (48723) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Caro, MI (48723) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 280no vehicle
  • 4531 vehicle
  • 2712 vehicles
  • 453 vehicles
  • 124 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles

  • Zip code 48723 household income distribution in 2021

  • Zip code 48723 household income distribution in 2021
  • 290Less than $10,000
  • 425$10,000 to $14,999
  • 213$15,000 to $19,999
  • 237$20,000 to $24,999
  • 250$25,000 to $29,999
  • 349$30,000 to $34,999
  • 174$35,000 to $39,999
  • 293$40,000 to $44,999
  • 178$45,000 to $49,999
  • 449$50,000 to $59,999
  • 580$60,000 to $74,999
  • 548$75,000 to $99,999
  • 420$100,000 to $124,999
  • 341$125,000 to $149,999
  • 179$150,000 to $199,999
  • 143$200,000 or more
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2021 in zip code 48723

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2021 in zip code 48723
  • 166Less than $10,000
  • 114$10,000 to $14,999
  • 58$15,000 to $19,999
  • 42$20,000 to $24,999
  • 8$25,000 to $29,999
  • 82$30,000 to $34,999
  • 52$35,000 to $39,999
  • 209$40,000 to $49,999
  • 135$50,000 to $59,999
  • 108$60,000 to $69,999
  • 329$70,000 to $79,999
  • 212$80,000 to $89,999
  • 162$90,000 to $99,999
  • 529$100,000 to $124,999
  • 195$125,000 to $149,999
  • 343$150,000 to $174,999
  • 136$175,000 to $199,999
  • 257$200,000 to $249,999
  • 195$250,000 to $299,999
  • 98$300,000 to $399,999
  • 23$400,000 to $499,999
  • 29$500,000 to $749,999
  • 19$750,000 to $999,999
  • 13$2,000,000 or more
  • Rent paid by renters in 2021 in zip code 48723

  • Rent paid by renters in 2021 in zip code 48723
  • 26$100 to $149
  • 74$200 to $249
  • 52$250 to $299
  • 7$300 to $349
  • 23$350 to $399
  • 85$400 to $449
  • 5$450 to $499
  • 136$500 to $549
  • 104$550 to $599
  • 159$600 to $649
  • 101$650 to $699
  • 19$700 to $749
  • 55$750 to $799
  • 40$800 to $899
  • 6$900 to $999
  • 10$1,000 to $1,249
  • 9$1,500 to $1,999
  • 90No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2021: $751.


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2021: $162,191.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2021 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $118,628
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $92,387
  • Some other race householders: $97,662
  • Two or more races householders: $152,175
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $100,097

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $117,547
48723:

$117,547
Michigan:

$199,100
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $75,052 - $182,843

Mean price in 2021:

Detached houses: $101,361
Here:

$101,361
State:

$252,837

Mobile homes: $14,803
Here:

$14,803
State:

$70,381
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 48723
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 4,145
  • One, attached: 23
  • Two: 70
  • 3 or 4: 93
  • 5 to 9: 141
  • 10 to 19: 36
  • 20 to 49: 99
  • 50 or more: 98
  • Mobile homes: 643

Unemployment: 7.8%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 48723

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 48723
  • 74.7%3,861Drove a car alone
  • 11.0%568Carpooled
  • 0.3%17Bus or trolley bus
  • 0.3%18Motorcycle
  • 0.1%4Bicycle
  • 1.2%63Walked
  • 0.1%4Other means
  • 8.5%439Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 48723

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 48723
  • 246Less than 5 minutes
  • 8305 to 9 minutes
  • 89310 to 14 minutes
  • 40515 to 19 minutes
  • 37420 to 24 minutes
  • 12625 to 29 minutes
  • 29130 to 34 minutes
  • 12935 to 39 minutes
  • 16640 to 44 minutes
  • 38845 to 59 minutes
  • 35760 to 89 minutes
  • 26990 or more minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 76.2%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 12,982
  • Male householders: 2,525 (759 living alone), Female householders: 2,579 (990 living alone)
  • 2,303 spouses (2,257 opposite-sex spouses), 403 unmarried partners, (397 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 3,289 children (2,997 natural, 100 adopted, 191 stepchildren), 270 grandchildren, 97 brothers or sisters, 106 parents, 15 foster children, 129 other relatives, 568 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 689 (-1 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,578 2-persons, 600 3-persons, 523 4-persons, 143 5-persons, 98 6-persons, 118 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 1,749 1-person, 227 2-persons, 37 3-persons, 9 4-persons, 24 5-persons

1,648 married couples with children.
631 single-parent households (372 men, 259 women).

97.3% of residents of 48723 zip code speak English at home.
1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (68% very well, 29% well, 2% not well).
0.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (59% very well, 24% well, 18% not well).
0.6% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (91% very well, 6% well, 3% not well).

Foreign born population: 144 (1.1%)
(53.3% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

1.1%
Whole state:

6.8%
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents
  • 31%Hong Kong
  • 26%Barbados
  • 12%France
  • 5%Greece
  • 3%Thailand
  • 1%Malaysia
  • 1%El Salvador
Most common first ancestries reported in 48723
  • 24%German
  • 15%English
  • 11%Irish
  • 9%American
  • 8%Polish
  • 6%French
  • 3%Hungarian
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 762010 or later
  • 802000 to 2009
  • 21990 to 1999
  • 10Before 1990

Zip code 48723 topographic map

Major facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • DOBSON CELLULAR SYSTEMS, INC. (1596 LUDER ROAD in CARO, MI)
    ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-HQ-2002-6002, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-HQ-2002-6002, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
    Business SIC classification: TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS, EXCEPT RADIOTELEPHONE
  • MI DEPT/CORRECTIONS (2420 CHAMBERS RD in CARO, MI)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: MIDOC (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: CAMP TUSCOLA
  • MI DEPT/TRANSPORTATION (775 THRU 777 N STATE ST in CARO, MI)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: MICH DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
    Alternative names: MIDOT CARO CONSTRUCTION ZONE
  • MI DEPT/TRANSPORTATION BRIDGE (M-24 OVER CASS RIVER in CARO, MI)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: MICH DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
    Alternative names: MIDOT BRIDGE M-24 OVER CASS RIVER

Zip code 48723 marital status for males
Zip code 48723 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 0.9%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1.4%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 49.0%Utility gas
  • 29.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.9%Electricity
  • 4.1%Wood
  • 3.3%Other fuel
  • 2.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.6%No fuel used

Population in 1990: 11,389. Population change in the 1990s: +1,405 (+12.3%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 11,802
  • Northeast: 129
  • Midwest: 304
  • South: 379
  • West: 148

60% of the 48723 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 65% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Michigan.

88% of the 48723 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 38% moved from this county.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 53% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 9% moved from different state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 1% moved from abroad.

Year householders moved into unit in Caro, MI (48723)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 156
Here:

11.1%
Michigan:

13.9%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 99
Here:

14.4%
Michigan:

10.9%
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 39
Here:

14.0%
Michigan:

17.1%
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Class of Workers in 2021
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 125,667Architecture and engineering occupations
  • 75,737Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations
  • 70,103Management occupations
  • 69,241Computer and mathematical occupations
  • 66,523Law enforcement workers including supervisors
  • 56,845Construction and extraction occupations

Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • TUSCOLA COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTA (125 W LINCOLN ST in CARO, MI) : $2,266,611 in 18 contracts from 2000 to 2006
    Contracts for Vehicular Cab, Body, and Frame Structural Components, Vehicular Furniture and Accessories by Army, Defense Logistics Agency
    Signed by year: 2000: $70,305; 2001: $109,033; 2002: $71,849; 2003: $506,501; 2004: $782,783; 2005: $377,156; 2006: $348,984.

    Biggest contracts:
    $348,984 with Army for Vehicular Cab, Body, and Frame Structural Components. Signed on 2006-03-29. Completion date: 2010-03-31.
    $312,688 with Defense Logistics Agency for Vehicular Furniture and Accessories. Signed on 2004-10-12. Completion date: 2005-12-06.
    $262,737 with Army for Vehicular Cab, Body, and Frame Structural Components. Signed on 2005-09-16. Completion date: 2010-03-31.
    $247,814 with Defense Logistics Agency for Vehicular Furniture and Accessories. Signed on 2003-12-29. Completion date: 2004-06-29.
  • FADER ENTERPRISES LLC (111 W CONGRESS STREET in CARO, MI; small business) : $638,834 in 30 contracts from 2004 to 2006
    Contracts for Telephone and/or Communications Services (includes Telegraph, Telex, and Cablevision Services), Installation of Equipment -- Miscellaneous, Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communications Equipment, Wire and Cable, Electrical, and more by Public Buildings Service, Army, U.S. Coast Guard, Air Force, and others
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $0; 2004: $49,575; 2005: $541,111; 2006: $48,148.

    Biggest contracts:
    $270,500 with Public Buildings Service for Telephone and/or Communications Services (includes Telegraph, Telex, and Cablevision Services). Taking place in IL. Signed on 2005-09-29. Completion date: 2006-12-31.
    $72,856 with Army for Telephone and/or Communications Services (includes Telegraph, Telex, and Cablevision Services). Taking place in NJ. Signed on 2005-06-03. Completion date: 2005-07-18.
    $46,769 with U.S. Coast Guard for Installation of Equipment -- Miscellaneous. Taking place in VA. Signed on 2004-08-10. Completion date: 2004-09-09.
    $44,373 with Army for Telephone and/or Communications Services (includes Telegraph, Telex, and Cablevision Services). Taking place in NJ. Signed on 2005-10-01. Completion date: 2005-10-27.
  • VETERAN COMMUNICATIONS OF MICH (111 WEST CONGRESS in CARO, MI; small business) : $46,840 in 4 contracts in 2006
    $29,140 with Army for Connectors, Electrical. Taking place in AZ. Signed on 2006-02-16. Completion date: 2006-03-07.
    $7,385 with Navy for ADPE System Configuration. Signed on 2006-02-21. Completion date: 2006-03-15.
    $5,790 with Office of the Chief Financial Officer for ADP Software. Taking place in DC. Signed on 2006-04-10. Completion date: 2006-04-25.
    $4,525 with Forest Service for ADP Support Equipment. Taking place in AK. Signed on 2006-01-25. Completion date: 2006-01-25.

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (250-499 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Residential Mental Retardation Facilities (250-499: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Other Individual and Family Services (100-249: 1, 5-9: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (100-249: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (20-49: 3, 10-19: 2, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (20-49: 2, 10-19: 3, 5-9: 2)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2010:

  • 271 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 158 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 153 people in correctional residential facilities
  • 74 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 58 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 33 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 11 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 8 people in other noninstitutional facilities

People in group quarters in 2000:

  • 191 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 160 people in state prisons
  • 122 people in other group homes
  • 121 people in nursing homes
  • 89 people in other types of correctional institutions
  • 85 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 40 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 11 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 7 people in homes for the physically handicapped
  • 3 people in religious group quarters

Fatal accident statistics in 2014:

  • Fatal accident count: 3
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 4
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 3
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 7
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Fatal accident statistics in 2013:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 49. The highest number of fire incidents - 78 took place in 2006, and the least - 15 in 2016. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 48723 When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (63.4%), and Outside Fires (25.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 48723
    • 52763.4%Structure Fires
    • 20925.2%Outside Fires
    • 759.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 202.4%Other

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 48723, Michigan

Most common first names in zip code 48723 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary10380.7 years
John9376.0 years
William8173.9 years
Robert7769.4 years
Charles5975.5 years
George5774.4 years
James5572.6 years
Helen4878.8 years
Joseph4675.3 years
Dorothy4178.6 years
Most common last names in zip code 48723 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith4174.7 years
Putnam2469.8 years
Campbell2476.4 years
Johnson2272.7 years
Wilson2073.8 years
Walker2074.9 years
Lapratt1969.9 years
Miller1976.0 years
Turner1975.4 years
Romain1878.0 years
Businesses in zip code 48723
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1H&R Block2
Ace Hardware1KFC1
Advance Auto Parts1Little Caesars Pizza1
AutoZone1MasterBrand Cabinets6
Burger King1McDonald's1
Chevrolet1Pizza Hut1
Curves1Rite Aid1
DHL1Sears1
Dairy Queen1Subway2
Fashion Bug1Taco Bell1
FedEx2U-Haul1
Ford1UPS2
GNC1Walmart1
Goodwill4Wendy's1
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