ZIP Code 48509
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Burton · Genesee County · Michigan
- Population
- 9,470
- Median income
- $64,160
- Median home value
- $135,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.5%
- Land area
- 22.9 sq mi
413/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 51% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.2
Detroit
ZIP code 48509 in Burton, Michigan has a population of 9,470. The median household income is $64,160, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $135,800, 51% below the US average. 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48509 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.9 square miles in Burton, Genesee County, Michigan. The area is home to 9,470 residents, producing a population density of 413 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 48509 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48509 sits at $64,160 (13% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $32,245. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. On housing, the median home value is $135,800 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $1,090 per month, and 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48509 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Genesee County, so you can benchmark 48509 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 48509
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$32,245
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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