Linden, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48451
Genesee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,767
- 169/sq mi High-density area
- $99,943
- Median income Above-median income area
- $283,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Linden pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 169
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48451 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 48451 (Linden, MI) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 175.1 in 2023 to 185.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48451 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Linden, Genesee County, Michigan, home to 14,767 residents across 87.5 square miles, a density of 169 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48451 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,943 (36% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,911. The poverty rate is 4.1%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $283,200 (29% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 93.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,032.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Genesee County, so 48451 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 48451
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Linden, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48451.
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Retail trade 19
Retail trade
19 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 48451, Linden, 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
14,767
Population
87.5
Area (sq mi)
169
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48451?
42.3
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
2.4%
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?
$99,943
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$42,911
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48451 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Linden, 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)
$99,943 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
6,080housing units
6,080
Total Housing Units
5,927
Occupied Units
153
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$283,200
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,032
Median Rent
1990
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
185
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+85%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48451 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 135 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 151 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 172 |
| 2023 | +1.8% | 175 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 185 |
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 210 business establishments in ZIP 48451, employing approximately 1,709 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,800,000.
210
Businesses
1,709
Employees
$64.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 50 | 23.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.4% |
| Information | 5 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.9% |
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 48451 vs 48436 →
ZIP 48451 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48430
Fenton (48430)
36,738 residents
- 48473
Swartz Creek (48473)
22,507 residents
- 48451
Linden (48451)
14,767 residents
- 48855
Howell (48855)
14,752 residents
- 48436 3,764
Gaines (48436)
3,764 residents
- 48816 121
Cohoctah (48816)
121 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48451 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48451 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48855
Howell (48855)
$108,442 median income
- 48430
Fenton (48430)
$100,193 median income
- 48451
Linden (48451)
$99,943 median income
- 48436
Gaines (48436)
$94,487 median income
- 48473
Swartz Creek (48473)
$77,921 median income
- 48816
Cohoctah (48816)
$48,978 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48451 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48451, 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 (14,767 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 48451 in?
ZIP code 48451 (Linden) 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 48451?
ZIP code 48451 in Linden, MI has a population of 14,767 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48451?
The median household income in ZIP 48451 is $99,943, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48451?
The median home value in ZIP 48451 is $283,200, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48451?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48451 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48451?
ZIP code 48451 has 210 business establishments employing approximately 1,709 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48451?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48451 are: Construction (50), Health care and social assistance (28), Professional, scientific, and technical services (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48451?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48451 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. 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 48451?
In ZIP code 48451, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 48451?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48451 is 31.9 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 48451?
In ZIP code 48451, approximately 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48451?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48451 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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