ZIP Code 48438
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Goodrich · Genesee County · Michigan
- Population
- 6,951
- Median income
- $106,796
- Median home value
- $337,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.4%
- Land area
- 79.3 sq mi
88/sq mi
▲ 40% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 43
Detroit
ZIP code 48438 in Goodrich, Michigan has a population of 6,951. The median household income is $106,796, which is 40% above the national average. Median home value is $337,400, 21% above the US average. 36.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48438 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.3 square miles in Goodrich, Genesee County, Michigan. The area is home to 6,951 residents, producing a population density of 88 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 48438 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48438 sits at $106,796 (46% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $45,007. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $337,400 (54% above the state average) with median rent at $1,313 per month, and 95.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48438 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Genesee County, so you can benchmark 48438 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 48438
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48438.
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 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 48438, Goodrich, 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
6,951
Population
79.3
Area (sq mi)
88
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48438?
43.0
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
2.1%
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?
$106,796
Median Household Income
+46% vs state
$45,007
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 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?
2,793
Total Housing Units
2,726
Occupied Units
67
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$337,400
Median Home Value
+54% vs state
$1,313
Median Rent
1981
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
+2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
172
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+72%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48438 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 122 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 139 |
| 2022 | +8.7% | 151 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 168 |
| 2024 | +2.4% | 172 |
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 131 business establishments in ZIP 48438, employing approximately 779 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,310,000.
131
Businesses
779
Employees
$33.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 30 | 22.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 9.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 6.1% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.0% |
| Information | 4 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.0% |
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 48438 vs 48411 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48411 | Atlas, MI | 156 | 3.2 mi |
| 48440 | Hadley, MI | 157 | 4.2 mi |
| 48462 | Ortonville, MI | 13,266 | 5.1 mi |
| 48423 | Davison, MI | 32,708 | 9.0 mi |
| 48519 | Burton, MI | 7,465 | 8.4 mi |
| 48348 | Clarkston, MI | 23,387 | 10.8 mi |
| 48509 | Burton, MI | 9,470 | 10.2 mi |
| 48442 | Holly, MI | 20,669 | 10.5 mi |
| 48446 | Lapeer, MI | 30,749 | 12.0 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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