48609 ZIP Code – Saginaw, Michigan
ZIP code 48609 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Saginaw, Michigan, within Saginaw County with a population of approximately 12,339 residents. At $76,669, the median household income here runs near the Michigan average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $158,600 is below the national average, with 86.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $872 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 80% single-family (decreasing), 10% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.5%, near the national average. An estimated 12.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. About 26.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. Residents have a median age of 49.2, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 48638, 48603, 48602.
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ZIP 48609 vs. Michigan vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 48609 | MI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 10k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $76k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $158k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $872 | $949 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 49.2 | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.1% | 25.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 48638 – Saginaw
- 48603 – Saginaw
- 48602 – Saginaw
- 48626 – Hemlock
- 48655 – Saint Charles
- 48607 – Saginaw
- 48724 – Carrollton
- 48623 – Freeland
- 48601 – Saginaw
- 48604 – Saginaw
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48638 | SAGINAW | 12,157 | $60,262 |
| 48603 | SAGINAW | 28,426 | $61,881 |
| 48602 | SAGINAW | 27,575 | $44,939 |
| 48626 | HEMLOCK | 5,899 | $81,699 |
| 48655 | SAINT CHARLES | 5,773 | $63,947 |