PlainZIP

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
$64,351
Median income
$159,100
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,197. Local economic indicators show a 7.8% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $159,100 (28% below the state average); renters pay a median of $939 monthly, and 72.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48519?

42.4

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 70.9%
African American 14.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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

How ZIP 48519 ranks nationally

Burton, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,351 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$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 48519 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 48519 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 48519 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 48519 ranks #2 of 8 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
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

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 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.

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