Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 25 min5:53 am – 9:18 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 58 min8:03 am – 5:01 pm
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People9,109 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 42.73,778 householdsMedian household income $64,413Median home value $158,400Median rent $723 a month87% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,897 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.9% unemployment rate57% of adults are in the labour force, 4,055 employedMain industries: manufacturing 23%, education and health care 21%, construction 11%Average commute 33 minutes81% drive alone, 11% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 6% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 8% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%, Spanish 2%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 82°F, lows 57°FColdest month January: highs 30°F, lows 12°F34 in of rain a year, on about 76 dayswettest month July49 in of snow a year, on about 34 days10 days above 90°F, 160 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Vassar station; snow from Millington 3 Se
Nearby landmarksOdessa Lakeslake · 2.7 miMurphy Lakelake · 7.5 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsRiversider Parkpark · under a mileVassar Memorial Parkpark · under a mile · 63 acresVassar State Game Areastate conservation land · 3.4 mi · 3,391 acresDenmark Township State Game Areastate conservation land · 7.4 mi · 92 acresTuscola State Game Areastate conservation land · 8.3 mi · 9,100 acresMurphy Lake State Game Areastate conservation land · 8.4 mi · 2,697 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowTuscola County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality92% of days had good air in 2025329 of 358 days measured28 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 35, worst day 112main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Tuscola County monitors, MI
Internet at home90% of households have a broadband subscription59% have cable, fibre or DSL13% rely on a mobile data plan alone8% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Vassarserves 2,697 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation640 ft195 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMclaren Caro Region Hospital12.0 miPost officeVassar Post Officeunder a mileTown hallVassar City Hallunder a milePoliceVassar Police Departmentunder a mileFire stationVassar Fire Departmentunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi5 schools2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 otherHighVassar High Schoolunder a mileMiddleVassar Middle Schoolunder a mileSchoolPioneer Work and Learn Centerunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportMBS International Airport MBS28 miMajor airportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW81 miInterstateI-7513 miUS highwayUS 2313 miAmtrakFlint, MI FLN25 miCoachSaginawIndian Trails19 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 48768 ZIP area.
