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Genesee, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48437

Genesee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

581
380/sq mi
$40,864
Median income
$117,100
Median home value
4.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Genesee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
380
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48437 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48437 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Genesee, Genesee County, Michigan, home to just 581 residents across 1.5 square miles, a density of 380 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48437 reports a modest median household income of $40,864 (44% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,743. Poverty here runs at 4.7%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $117,100 (47% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,045 monthly, and 78.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Genesee County, letting you compare 48437 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

581

Population

1.5

Area (sq mi)

380

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 48437 ranks nationally

Genesee, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$40,864 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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 48437 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48437 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48437 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48437 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Genesee County

48439 standard
Grand Blanc, MI
Pop: 49,209
48430 standard
Fenton, MI
Pop: 36,738
48423 standard
Davison, MI
Pop: 32,708
48504 standard
Flint, MI
Pop: 30,926
48507 standard
Flint, MI
Pop: 30,607
48506 standard
Flint, MI
Pop: 30,019

Related Areas

Genesee County Genesee, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.