ZIP Code 48473
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Swartz Creek · Genesee County · Michigan
- Population
- 22,507
- Median income
- $77,921
- Median home value
- $205,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.2%
- Land area
- 152.8 sq mi
147/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.3
Detroit
ZIP code 48473 in Swartz Creek, Michigan has a population of 22,507. The median household income is $77,921, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $205,600, 26% below the US average. 24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48473 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 152.8 square miles in Swartz Creek, Genesee County, Michigan. The area is home to 22,507 residents, producing a population density of 147 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 48473 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48473 sits at $77,921 (6% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,639. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $205,600 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,231 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48473 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, 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 48473 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 48473
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48473.
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48473, Swartz Creek, 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
22,507
Population
152.8
Area (sq mi)
147
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48473?
46.3
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
1.9%
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?
$77,921
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$41,639
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
9,605
Total Housing Units
9,302
Occupied Units
303
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,600
Median Home Value
-6% vs state
$1,231
Median Rent
1979
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
+3.5%
YoY Change (2024)
171
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+71%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48473 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +71% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 120 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 134 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 150 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 165 |
| 2024 | +3.5% | 171 |
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 279 business establishments in ZIP 48473, employing approximately 2,648 people with a combined annual payroll of $110,784,000.
279
Businesses
2,648
Employees
$110.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 41 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.1% |
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 48473 vs 48554 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48554 | Flint, MI | 0 | 3.1 mi |
| 48532 | Flint, MI | 19,375 | 5.3 mi |
| 48436 | Gaines, MI | 3,764 | 5.6 mi |
| 48507 | Flint, MI | 30,607 | 5.9 mi |
| 48553 | Flint, MI | 0 | 5.8 mi |
| 48451 | Linden, MI | 14,767 | 9.5 mi |
| 48551 | Flint, MI | 0 | 6.2 mi |
| 48449 | Lennon, MI | 3,147 | 7.2 mi |
| 48433 | Flushing, MI | 26,497 | 9.6 mi |
| 48504 | Flint, MI | 30,926 | 9.0 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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