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Grand Blanc, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48439

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

49,209
359/sq mi
$88,490
Median income
$261,600
Median home value
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grand Blanc pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
359
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48439 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48439 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan, with 49,209 residents across 137.0 square miles, a density of 359 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48439 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,490 (21% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $47,222. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $261,600 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,123 per month, and 74.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 48439 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Genesee County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48439

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Blanc, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48439.

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 48439, Grand Blanc, 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

49,209

Population

137.0

Area (sq mi)

359

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48439?

42.1

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 76.4%
African American 9.7%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$88,490

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$47,222

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48439 ranks nationally

Grand Blanc, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,490 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.8%

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

What does housing look like?

22,296

Total Housing Units

21,425

Occupied Units

871

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$261,600

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,123

Median Rent

1983

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

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

167

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+67%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48439 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 118
2021 +14.2% 134
2022 +11.8% 150
2023 +5.2% 158
2024 +5.6% 167

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 1,027 business establishments in ZIP 48439, employing approximately 14,995 people with a combined annual payroll of $950,674,000.

1,027

Businesses

14,995

Employees

$950.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 242 23.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 123 12.0%
Finance and insurance 109 10.6%
Retail trade 107 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 92 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 73 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 63 6.1%
Construction 56 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 4.5%
Wholesale trade 31 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 21 2.0%
Information 16 1.6%
Manufacturing 15 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.3%
Educational services 11 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.8%

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 48439 vs 48529 →

ZIP 48439 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 48439 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 48439 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 48439 ranks the highest of 8 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
48529 Burton, MI 10,271 4.2 mi
48519 Burton, MI 7,465 5.0 mi
48411 Atlas, MI 156 5.1 mi
48509 Burton, MI 9,470 7.7 mi
48507 Flint, MI 30,607 5.5 mi
48442 Holly, MI 20,669 8.7 mi
48551 Flint, MI 0 6.3 mi
48503 Flint, MI 25,168 7.2 mi
48553 Flint, MI 0 6.4 mi
48502 Flint, MI 1,164 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Genesee County

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
48433 standard
Flushing, MI
Pop: 26,497

Related Areas

Genesee County Grand Blanc, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48439 in? ▼
ZIP code 48439 (Grand Blanc) 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 48439? ▼
ZIP code 48439 in Grand Blanc, MI has a population of 49,209 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48439? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48439 is $88,490, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48439? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48439 is $261,600, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48439? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48439 is White at 76.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48439? ▼
ZIP code 48439 has 1,027 business establishments employing approximately 14,995 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48439? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48439 are: Health care and social assistance (242), Professional, scientific, and technical services (123), Finance and insurance (109). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48439? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48439 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. 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 48439? ▼
In ZIP code 48439, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.8% 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 48439? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48439 is 28.9 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 48439? ▼
In ZIP code 48439, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48439? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48439 is 7.6% 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.