ZIP Code 48519
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Burton · Genesee County · Michigan
- Population
- 7,465
- Median income
- $64,351
- Median home value
- $159,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.9%
- Land area
- 20.0 sq mi
373/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.4
Detroit
ZIP code 48519 in Burton, Michigan has a population of 7,465. The median household income is $64,351, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $159,100, 43% below the US average. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48519 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.0 square miles in Burton, Genesee County, Michigan. The area is home to 7,465 residents, producing a population density of 373 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 48519 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48519 sits at $64,351 (12% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,197. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $159,100 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $939 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48519 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, 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 48519 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 48519
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48519.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 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 48519, 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
7,465
Population
20.0
Area (sq mi)
373
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48519?
42.4
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
0.3%
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?
$64,351
Median Household Income
-12% vs state
$30,197
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 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?
3,439
Total Housing Units
3,327
Occupied Units
112
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,100
Median Home Value
-28% vs state
$939
Median Rent
1975
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
172
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+72%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48519 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.6% | 117 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 133 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 148 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 162 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 172 |
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 117 business establishments in ZIP 48519, employing approximately 1,943 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,974,000.
117
Businesses
1,943
Employees
$68.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 19.7% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 8 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.6% |
| Information | 3 | 2.6% |
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 48519 vs 48509 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48509 | Burton, MI | 9,470 | 2.7 mi |
| 48529 | Burton, MI | 10,271 | 3.0 mi |
| 48439 | Grand Blanc, MI | 49,209 | 5.0 mi |
| 48506 | Flint, MI | 30,019 | 5.6 mi |
| 48503 | Flint, MI | 25,168 | 4.5 mi |
| 48502 | Flint, MI | 1,164 | 4.5 mi |
| 48551 | Flint, MI | 0 | 5.6 mi |
| 48553 | Flint, MI | 0 | 5.9 mi |
| 48411 | Atlas, MI | 156 | 5.2 mi |
| 48507 | Flint, MI | 30,607 | 5.7 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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