ZIP Code 48415
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Birch Run · Saginaw County · Michigan
- Population
- 9,471
- Median income
- $79,067
- Median home value
- $210,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.0%
- Land area
- 169.1 sq mi
56/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.7
Detroit
ZIP code 48415 in Birch Run, Michigan has a population of 9,471. The median household income is $79,067, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $210,200, 24% below the US average. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48415 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 169.1 square miles in Birch Run, Saginaw County, Michigan. The area is home to 9,471 residents, producing a population density of 56 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48415 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48415 sits at $79,067 (8% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $44,447. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $210,200 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $992 per month, and 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48415 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saginaw County, so you can benchmark 48415 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48415
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48415.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
110 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 39
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Construction 21
Construction
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 15
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 14
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48415, Birch Run, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,471
Population
169.1
Area (sq mi)
56
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48415?
46.7
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$79,067
Median Household Income
+8% vs state
$44,447
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
4,000
Total Housing Units
3,618
Occupied Units
382
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,200
Median Home Value
-4% vs state
$992
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48415 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 130 |
| 2021 | +16.5% | 151 |
| 2022 | -0.5% | 151 |
| 2023 | +18.5% | 178 |
| 2024 | +4.7% | 187 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 242 business establishments in ZIP 48415, employing approximately 3,408 people with a combined annual payroll of $118,638,000.
242
Businesses
3,408
Employees
$118.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 110 | 45.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 16.1% |
| Construction | 21 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 6.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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