Goodrich, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48438
Genesee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,951
- 88/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $106,796
- Median income Above-median income area
- $337,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Goodrich pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 88
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48438 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48438 (Goodrich, MI) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 168.0 in 2023 to 172.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48438 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Goodrich, Genesee County, Michigan, home to 6,951 residents across 79.3 square miles, a density of 88 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48438 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,796 (46% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,007. The poverty rate is 5.0%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $337,400 (54% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 95.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,313.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Genesee County, so 48438 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 48438
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Goodrich, MI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$45,007
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48438 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Goodrich, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$106,796 Top 9% higher than 91% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,793housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 48438 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48423
Davison (48423)
32,708 residents
- 48446
Lapeer (48446)
30,749 residents
- 48348
Clarkston (48348)
23,387 residents
- 48442
Holly (48442)
20,669 residents
- 48462
Ortonville (48462)
13,266 residents
- 48509 9,470
Burton (48509)
9,470 residents
- 48519 7,465
Burton (48519)
7,465 residents
- 48438 6,951
Goodrich (48438)
6,951 residents
- 48440 157
Hadley (48440)
157 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48438 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48438 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48440
Hadley (48440)
$153,173 median income
- 48348
Clarkston (48348)
$129,410 median income
- 48438
Goodrich (48438)
$106,796 median income
- 48462
Ortonville (48462)
$105,699 median income
- 48442
Holly (48442)
$86,575 median income
- 48446
Lapeer (48446)
$66,062 median income
- 48423
Davison (48423)
$65,079 median income
- 48519
Burton (48519)
$64,351 median income
- 48509
Burton (48509)
$64,160 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48438 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48438, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,951 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48438 in?
ZIP code 48438 (Goodrich) 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 48438?
ZIP code 48438 in Goodrich, MI has a population of 6,951 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48438?
The median household income in ZIP 48438 is $106,796, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48438?
The median home value in ZIP 48438 is $337,400, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48438?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48438 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48438?
ZIP code 48438 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 779 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48438?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48438 are: Construction (30), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48438?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48438 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48438?
In ZIP code 48438, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48438?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48438 is 32.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48438?
In ZIP code 48438, approximately 95.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48438?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48438 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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