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East Tawas city, MI

ZIP 48730 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48730

48730 has a population of 4,584 with a median age of 54.6 yrs (46.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.3%+43% vs US avg
x
Black
1.5%-88% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.0%-83% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.5%-81% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.4%-35% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.6%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
31.0%+90% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.0%-46% vs US avg
x
High school
34.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.1%-29% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.5%+3% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.1%-29% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.9%+45% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.5%
x
Diversity Index
21/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
12.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.8%+165% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.4%+74% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.0%+79% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.7%-30% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
14.2%+145% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 48730

Poverty Rate
12.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.4%+74% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.8%+165% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.7%-30% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.0%+79% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.4%-45% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
14.2%+145% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,584
Median age54.6
Poverty rate12.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.3%
Hispanic3.5%
Black1.5%
Asian1.0%
Foreign-born36.8%