ZIP Code 48458

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Mount Morris · Genesee County · Michigan

Population
20,538

226/sq mi

Median income
$46,797

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$95,600

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.2%

Median age 38.2

Land area
90.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 48458 in Mount Morris, Michigan has a population of 20,538. The median household income is $46,797, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $95,600, 66% below the US average. 8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48458 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 90.9 square miles in Mount Morris, Genesee County, Michigan. The area is home to 20,538 residents, producing a population density of 226 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48458 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48458 sits at $46,797 (36% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $28,226. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.7%. On housing, the median home value is $95,600 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $899 per month, and 66.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48458 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Genesee County, so you can benchmark 48458 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 48458

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48458.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48458, Mount Morris, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,538

Population

90.9

Area (sq mi)

226

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48458?

38.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 68.7%
African American 21.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$46,797

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$28,226

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,016

Total Housing Units

8,108

Occupied Units

908

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.9%
Renter 33.1%

$95,600

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$899

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

160

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+60%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48458 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +60% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 108
2021 +21.1% 131
2022 +5.7% 138
2023 +5.5% 146
2024 +9.6% 160

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 195 business establishments in ZIP 48458, employing approximately 1,666 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,783,000.

195

Businesses

1,666

Employees

$65.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 48 24.6%
Other services (except public administration) 36 18.5%
Health care and social assistance 23 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 17 8.7%
Construction 16 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.1%
Manufacturing 9 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.1%
Wholesale trade 5 2.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
48505 Flint, MI 25,710 3.6 mi
48437 Genesee, MI 581 3.4 mi
48420 Clio, MI 22,078 4.3 mi
48502 Flint, MI 1,164 7.5 mi
48506 Flint, MI 30,019 4.8 mi
48503 Flint, MI 25,168 7.6 mi
48504 Flint, MI 30,926 5.6 mi
48529 Burton, MI 10,271 10.4 mi
48509 Burton, MI 9,470 7.7 mi
48551 Flint, MI 0 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48458 in?
ZIP code 48458 (Mount Morris) 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 48458?
ZIP code 48458 in Mount Morris, MI has a population of 20,538 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48458?
The median household income in ZIP 48458 is $46,797, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48458?
The median home value in ZIP 48458 is $95,600, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48458?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48458 is White at 68.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48458?
ZIP code 48458 has 195 business establishments employing approximately 1,666 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48458?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48458 are: Retail trade (48), Other services (except public administration) (36), Health care and social assistance (23). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48458?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48458 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 60%. 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 48458?
In ZIP code 48458, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.2% 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 48458?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48458 is 29.1 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 48458?
In ZIP code 48458, approximately 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48458?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48458 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Mount Morris, MI

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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