Burton, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48519
Genesee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,465
- 373/sq mi High-density area
- $64,351
- Median income Near-median income area
- $159,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Burton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 373
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48519 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 48519 (Burton, MI) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.6 in 2023 to 171.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48519 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burton, Genesee County, Michigan, home to 7,465 residents across 20.0 square miles, a density of 373 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48519 reports a modest median household income of $64,351 (12% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,197. The poverty rate is 7.8%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,100 (28% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $939; owner occupancy is 72.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Genesee County, so 48519 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 48519
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burton, MI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$30,197
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48519 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)
$64,351 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
3,439housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 48519 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
- 48507
Flint (48507)
30,607 residents
- 48506
Flint (48506)
30,019 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
- 48411 156
Atlas (48411)
156 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48519 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48519 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
- 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
- 48507
Flint (48507)
$46,554 median income
- 48503
Flint (48503)
$44,411 median income
- 48529
Burton (48529)
$41,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48519 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48519, 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 (7,465 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 48519 in?
ZIP code 48519 (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 48519?
ZIP code 48519 in Burton, MI has a population of 7,465 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48519?
The median household income in ZIP 48519 is $64,351, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48519?
The median home value in ZIP 48519 is $159,100, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48519?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48519 is White at 70.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48519?
ZIP code 48519 has 117 business establishments employing approximately 1,943 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48519?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48519 are: Health care and social assistance (23), Retail trade (18), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48519?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48519 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 48519?
In ZIP code 48519, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 48519?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48519 is 28.7 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 48519?
In ZIP code 48519, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48519?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48519 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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