PlainZIP

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
$99,943
Median income
$283,200
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $42,911. Poverty here runs at 4.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $283,200 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $1,032 per month, and 93.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48451, 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 48451

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Linden, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48451.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48451?

42.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

$42,911

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48451 ranks nationally

Linden, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,943 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,080

Total Housing Units

5,927

Occupied Units

153

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.0%
Renter 7.0%

$283,200

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$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

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ZIP 48451 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 48451 ranks #3 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 48451 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 48451 ranks #3 of 6 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
48436 Gaines, MI 3,764 5.2 mi
48430 Fenton, MI 36,738 4.9 mi
48473 Swartz Creek, MI 22,507 9.5 mi
48816 Cohoctah, MI 121 7.4 mi
48855 Howell, MI 14,752 9.3 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 Linden, MI Michigan

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.

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