Montrose, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48457
Genesee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,436
- 74/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,090
- Median income Near-median income area
- $175,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Montrose pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 74
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48457 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 48457 (Montrose, MI) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 176.4 in 2023 to 187.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48457 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montrose, Genesee County, Michigan, home to 8,436 residents across 113.7 square miles, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48457 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,090 (3% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,279. The poverty rate is 16.7%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $175,900 (20% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $859; owner occupancy is 83.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Genesee County, so 48457 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 48457
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montrose, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48457.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 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 48457, Montrose, 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
8,436
Population
113.7
Area (sq mi)
74
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48457?
41.7
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
0.4%
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?
$71,090
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$33,279
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48457 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Montrose, 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)
$71,090 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
3,475housing units
3,475
Total Housing Units
3,362
Occupied Units
113
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,900
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$859
Median Rent
1972
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48457 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 125 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 144 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 165 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 176 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 187 |
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 107 business establishments in ZIP 48457, employing approximately 788 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,377,000.
107
Businesses
788
Employees
$31.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 21.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 12.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.8% |
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 48457 vs 48417 →
ZIP 48457 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48504
Flint (48504)
30,926 residents
- 48433
Flushing (48433)
26,497 residents
- 48415 9,471
Birch Run (48415)
9,471 residents
- 48457 8,436
Montrose (48457)
8,436 residents
- 48417 2,983
Burt (48417)
2,983 residents
- 48460 2,330
New Lothrop (48460)
2,330 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48457 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48457 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48433
Flushing (48433)
$81,513 median income
- 48460
New Lothrop (48460)
$80,000 median income
- 48415
Birch Run (48415)
$79,067 median income
- 48417
Burt (48417)
$72,422 median income
- 48457
Montrose (48457)
$71,090 median income
- 48504
Flint (48504)
$38,719 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48457 ranks #5 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 48457, 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 (8,436 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 48457 in?
ZIP code 48457 (Montrose) 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 48457?
ZIP code 48457 in Montrose, MI has a population of 8,436 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48457?
The median household income in ZIP 48457 is $71,090, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48457?
The median home value in ZIP 48457 is $175,900, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48457?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48457 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48457?
ZIP code 48457 has 107 business establishments employing approximately 788 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48457?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48457 are: Construction (23), Health care and social assistance (18), Retail trade (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48457?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48457 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 48457?
In ZIP code 48457, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 48457?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48457 is 27.8 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 48457?
In ZIP code 48457, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48457?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48457 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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