Burton, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48529
Genesee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,271
- 803/sq mi High-density area
- $41,333
- Median income Below-median income area
- $86,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Burton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 803
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48529 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 48529 (Burton, MI) rose +11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 150.0 in 2023 to 166.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48529 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burton, Genesee County, Michigan, home to 10,271 residents across 12.8 square miles, a density of 803 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48529 reports a modest median household income of $41,333 (44% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,454. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $86,700 (61% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $989; owner occupancy is 61.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Genesee County, so 48529 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 48529
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burton, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48529.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Construction 24
Construction
24 establishments
- Manufacturing 18
Manufacturing
18 establishments
- Wholesale trade 18
Wholesale trade
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48529, 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
10,271
Population
12.8
Area (sq mi)
803
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48529?
43.8
Median Age
42.9%
Male
57.1%
Female
0.9%
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?
$41,333
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$23,454
Per Capita Income
26.1%
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48529 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)
$41,333 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
4,375housing units
4,375
Total Housing Units
4,058
Occupied Units
317
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$86,700
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$989
Median Rent
1959
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
+11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
167
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+67%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48529 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +30.9% | 106 |
| 2021 | +20.5% | 128 |
| 2022 | +7.2% | 137 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 150 |
| 2024 | +11.2% | 167 |
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 227 business establishments in ZIP 48529, employing approximately 2,757 people with a combined annual payroll of $150,450,000.
227
Businesses
2,757
Employees
$150.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 63 | 27.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 13.7% |
| Construction | 24 | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.8% |
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 48529 vs 48507 →
ZIP 48529 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
- 48505
Flint (48505)
25,710 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48529 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48529 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
- 48507
Flint (48507)
$46,554 median income
- 48503
Flint (48503)
$44,411 median income
- 48529
Burton (48529)
$41,333 median income
- 48505 $33,283
Flint (48505)
$33,283 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48529 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48507 | Flint, MI | 30,607 | 2.8 mi |
| 48551 | Flint, MI | 0 | 2.8 mi |
| 48503 | Flint, MI | 25,168 | 3.0 mi |
| 48553 | Flint, MI | 0 | 3.1 mi |
| 48502 | Flint, MI | 1,164 | 3.2 mi |
| 48519 | Burton, MI | 7,465 | 3.0 mi |
| 48439 | Grand Blanc, MI | 49,209 | 4.2 mi |
| 48509 | Burton, MI | 9,470 | 4.7 mi |
| 48505 | Flint, MI | 25,710 | 6.9 mi |
| 48554 | Flint, MI | 0 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48529, 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 (10,271 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 48529 in?
ZIP code 48529 (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 48529?
ZIP code 48529 in Burton, MI has a population of 10,271 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48529?
The median household income in ZIP 48529 is $41,333, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48529?
The median home value in ZIP 48529 is $86,700, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48529?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48529 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48529?
ZIP code 48529 has 227 business establishments employing approximately 2,757 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48529?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48529 are: Retail trade (63), Other services (except public administration) (31), Construction (24). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48529?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48529 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. 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 48529?
In ZIP code 48529, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 48529?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48529 is 22.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48529?
In ZIP code 48529, approximately 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48529?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48529 is 26.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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