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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
$64,160
Median income
$135,800
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,245. Poverty here runs at 17.3%, with unemployment measured at 8.3%. Median home value sits at $135,800 (38% below the state average), median rent at $1,090 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Genesee County, letting you compare 48509 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 48509

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burton, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48509.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48509?

44.2

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
African American 6.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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

$32,245

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48509 ranks nationally

Burton, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,160 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,964

Total Housing Units

3,704

Occupied Units

260

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$135,800

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48509 ranks #7 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 48509 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 48509 ranks #4 of 9 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
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

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 Burton, MI Michigan

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.

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