ZIP Code 48770

In ZIP code 48770, which covers East Tawas, households bring in a median of $49,957 a year, while per-capita income sits at $23,464. A median home value of $105,500 paired with a 0.96% county property tax rate means annual property taxes run roughly $1,013, a figure that shapes how far each paycheck stretches. Sales taxes add 6.00% to most purchases, so everyday spending carries a bit extra. Together these costs leave households balancing housing, goods, and daily needs against earnings that sit below many Michigan communities, making careful spending a practical necessity here.