ZIP Code 48423
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Davison · Genesee County · Michigan
- Population
- 32,708
- Median income
- $65,079
- Median home value
- $223,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.2%
- Land area
- 169.9 sq mi
193/sq mi
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.9
Detroit
ZIP code 48423 in Davison, Michigan has a population of 32,708. The median household income is $65,079, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $223,100, 20% below the US average. 24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48423 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 169.9 square miles in Davison, Genesee County, Michigan. The area is home to 32,708 residents, producing a population density of 193 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 48423 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48423 sits at $65,079 (11% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $36,146. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $223,100 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,032 per month, and 65.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48423 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Genesee County, so you can benchmark 48423 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 48423
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48423.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
64 establishments
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 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 48423, Davison, 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
32,708
Population
169.9
Area (sq mi)
193
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48423?
42.9
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
1.8%
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?
$65,079
Median Household Income
-11% vs state
$36,146
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 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?
15,118
Total Housing Units
14,430
Occupied Units
688
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,100
Median Home Value
+2% vs state
$1,032
Median Rent
1978
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
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
178
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+78%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48423 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 124 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 138 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 152 |
| 2023 | +12.4% | 171 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 178 |
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 530 business establishments in ZIP 48423, employing approximately 7,517 people with a combined annual payroll of $326,469,000.
530
Businesses
7,517
Employees
$326.5M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 80 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 75 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 64 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 59 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.5% |
| Information | 8 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48423 vs 48509 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48509 | Burton, MI | 9,470 | 4.7 mi |
| 48411 | Atlas, MI | 156 | 7.2 mi |
| 48463 | Otisville, MI | 4,627 | 8.7 mi |
| 48506 | Flint, MI | 30,019 | 5.8 mi |
| 48519 | Burton, MI | 7,465 | 5.9 mi |
| 48438 | Goodrich, MI | 6,951 | 9.0 mi |
| 48437 | Genesee, MI | 581 | 7.2 mi |
| 48440 | Hadley, MI | 157 | 8.0 mi |
| 48529 | Burton, MI | 10,271 | 8.8 mi |
| 48421 | Columbiaville, MI | 6,647 | 10.0 mi |
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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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