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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
$106,796
Median income
$337,400
Median home value
36.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $45,007. Local economic indicators show a 5.0% poverty rate alongside 6.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $337,400 (54% above the state average), median rent at $1,313 a month, and owner-occupancy at 95.0%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48438, plus 6 more within Genesee County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 48438

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Goodrich, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48438.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 48438?

43.0

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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

How ZIP 48438 ranks nationally

Goodrich, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,796 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.4%

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

Owner 95.0%
Renter 5.0%

$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 48438 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 48438 ranks #8 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 48438 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 48438 ranks #3 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
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

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 Goodrich, MI Michigan

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.

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