ZIP Code 48437

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Genesee · Genesee County · Michigan

Population
581

380/sq mi

Median income
$40,864

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$117,100

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
4.5%

Median age 62.3

Land area
1.5 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48437 in Genesee, Michigan has a population of 581. The median household income is $40,864, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $117,100, 58% below the US average. 4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48437 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.5 square miles in Genesee, Genesee County, Michigan. The area is home to 581 residents, producing a population density of 380 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 48437 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48437 sits at $40,864 (44% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,743. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $117,100 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $1,045 per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48437 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Genesee County, so you can benchmark 48437 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 →

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 48437, Genesee, 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

581

Population

1.5

Area (sq mi)

380

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48437?

62.3

Median Age

36.6%

Male

63.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$40,864

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$34,743

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

215

Total Housing Units

190

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

1.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$117,100

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$1,045

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 48437, employing approximately 135 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,680,000.

11

Businesses

135

Employees

$4.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 36.4%

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 48437 vs 48506 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48506 Flint, MI 30,019 3.1 mi
48458 Mount Morris, MI 20,538 3.4 mi
48509 Burton, MI 9,470 6.0 mi
48505 Flint, MI 25,710 4.6 mi
48519 Burton, MI 7,465 8.6 mi
48463 Otisville, MI 4,627 5.9 mi
48420 Clio, MI 22,078 6.8 mi
48502 Flint, MI 1,164 7.7 mi
48503 Flint, MI 25,168 7.9 mi
48423 Davison, MI 32,708 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48437 in?
ZIP code 48437 (Genesee) is located in Genesee County, Michigan. Genesee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/genesee-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48437?
ZIP code 48437 in Genesee, MI has a population of 581 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48437?
The median household income in ZIP 48437 is $40,864, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48437?
The median home value in ZIP 48437 is $117,100, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48437?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48437 is White at 96.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48437?
ZIP code 48437 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 135 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48437?
In ZIP code 48437, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48437?
In ZIP code 48437, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48437?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48437 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Genesee, 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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