Burton, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48509
Genesee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,470
- 413/sq mi High-density area
- $64,160
- Median income Near-median income area
- $135,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Burton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 413
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48509 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 48509 (Burton, MI) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 160.2 in 2023 to 170.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48509 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burton, Genesee County, Michigan, home to 9,470 residents across 22.9 square miles, a density of 413 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48509 reports a modest median household income of $64,160 (13% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,245. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 8.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $135,800 (38% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,090; owner occupancy is 88.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Genesee County, so 48509 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 48509
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burton, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48509.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 18
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 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 48509, Burton, 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
9,470
Population
22.9
Area (sq mi)
413
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48509?
44.2
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
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?
$64,160
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$32,245
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48509 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Burton, 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)
$64,160 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
3,964housing units
3,964
Total Housing Units
3,704
Occupied Units
260
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,800
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,090
Median Rent
1957
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
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
170
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+70%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48509 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.7% | 115 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 128 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 146 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 160 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 170 |
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 232 business establishments in ZIP 48509, employing approximately 4,902 people with a combined annual payroll of $238,865,000.
232
Businesses
4,902
Employees
$238.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 49 | 21.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 19.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 11 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.3% |
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 48509 vs 48519 →
ZIP 48509 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48439
Grand Blanc (48439)
49,209 residents
- 48423
Davison (48423)
32,708 residents
- 48506
Flint (48506)
30,019 residents
- 48505
Flint (48505)
25,710 residents
- 48503
Flint (48503)
25,168 residents
- 48529 10,271
Burton (48529)
10,271 residents
- 48509 9,470
Burton (48509)
9,470 residents
- 48519 7,465
Burton (48519)
7,465 residents
- 48502 1,164
Flint (48502)
1,164 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48509 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48509 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48439
Grand Blanc (48439)
$88,490 median income
- 48423
Davison (48423)
$65,079 median income
- 48519
Burton (48519)
$64,351 median income
- 48509
Burton (48509)
$64,160 median income
- 48502
Flint (48502)
$50,000 median income
- 48506
Flint (48506)
$47,929 median income
- 48503
Flint (48503)
$44,411 median income
- 48529
Burton (48529)
$41,333 median income
- 48437
Genesee (48437)
$40,864 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48509 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48519 | Burton, MI | 7,465 | 2.7 mi |
| 48506 | Flint, MI | 30,019 | 3.0 mi |
| 48502 | Flint, MI | 1,164 | 4.3 mi |
| 48437 | Genesee, MI | 581 | 6.0 mi |
| 48503 | Flint, MI | 25,168 | 4.3 mi |
| 48423 | Davison, MI | 32,708 | 4.7 mi |
| 48529 | Burton, MI | 10,271 | 4.7 mi |
| 48505 | Flint, MI | 25,710 | 5.2 mi |
| 48439 | Grand Blanc, MI | 49,209 | 7.7 mi |
| 48551 | Flint, MI | 0 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48509, 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 (9,470 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 48509 in?
ZIP code 48509 (Burton) 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 48509?
ZIP code 48509 in Burton, MI has a population of 9,470 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48509?
The median household income in ZIP 48509 is $64,160, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48509?
The median home value in ZIP 48509 is $135,800, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48509?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48509 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48509?
ZIP code 48509 has 232 business establishments employing approximately 4,902 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48509?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48509 are: Retail trade (49), Health care and social assistance (45), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48509?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48509 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. 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 48509?
In ZIP code 48509, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 48509?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48509 is 29.5 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 48509?
In ZIP code 48509, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48509?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48509 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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