ZIP code 48656
Where is ZIP code 48656?
Saint Helen, Michigan
Roscommon County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48656 belongs to Saint Helen, Michigan in Roscommon County. 48656 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 989. About 3,846 people live in the 48656 area, where the median household income is $47,750. The closest ZIP codes are 48661 (West Branch, 11.4 mi southeast), 48651 (Prudenville, 12.7 mi west) and 48627 (Higgins Lake, 13.7 mi west).
| ZIP code | 48656 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Saint Helen |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Roscommon County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 989 |
| Coordinates | 44.3665, -84.4247 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 486 |
Population and income in 48656
| Population | 3,846 · lower than 54% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 27 · lower than 83% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 57.3 years · higher than 89% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $47,750 · lower than 89% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,270 |
| Below the poverty line | 28% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $112,900 · lower than 91% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $742 a month |
| Housing units | 3,676 |
| Households | 1,801 (2.13 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 88% / 12% |
| Land area | 142.24 sq mi (plus 5.33 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48656. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48656
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48661 | West Branch, MI | 11.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 48651 | Prudenville, MI | 12.7 mi W | Standard |
| 48627 | Higgins Lake, MI | 13.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 48653 | Roscommon, MI | 14.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 48654 | Rose City, MI | 15.2 mi E | Standard |
| 48629 | Houghton Lake, MI | 17.2 mi W | Standard |
| 48636 | Luzerne, MI | 17.4 mi N | Standard |
| 48630 | Houghton Lake Heights, MI | 17.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 48610 | Alger, MI | 19.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 48635 | Lupton, MI | 21.5 mi E | Standard |
| 48756 | Prescott, MI | 22.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 48624 | Gladwin, MI | 23.6 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48656 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48656
123 MAIN ST
SAINT HELEN MI 48656
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48656-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 48656?
- 48656 is a Saint Helen, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 48656 in?
- ZIP code 48656 is in Roscommon County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48656 in?
- 48656 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48656?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48656 use area code 989.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48656?
- About 3,846 people live in ZIP code 48656, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48656?
- The median household income in 48656 is $47,750 a year, lower than 89% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48656?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48656 are 48661 (West Branch, 11.4 miles), 48651 (Prudenville, 12.7 miles), 48627 (Higgins Lake, 13.7 miles) and 48653 (Roscommon, 14.2 miles).