ZIP Code 48604
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Saginaw · Saginaw County · Michigan
- Population
- 13,074
- Median income
- $53,042
- Median home value
- $101,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.4%
- Land area
- 64.6 sq mi
203/sq mi
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
▼ 64% vs US
higher than 10% of US ZIPs
Median age 25.6
Detroit
ZIP code 48604 in Saginaw, Michigan has a population of 13,074. The median household income is $53,042, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $101,200, 64% below the US average. 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48604 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 64.6 square miles in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. The area is home to 13,074 residents, producing a population density of 203 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 48604 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48604 sits at $53,042 (28% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,278. The poverty rate stands at 30.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $101,200 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $1,114 per month, and 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48604 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.6, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saginaw County, so you can benchmark 48604 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 48604
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48604.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
133 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
88 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
68 establishments
- Finance and insurance 35
Finance and insurance
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 29
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 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 48604, Saginaw, 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
13,074
Population
64.6
Area (sq mi)
203
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48604?
25.6
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
1.1%
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?
$53,042
Median Household Income
-28% vs state
$30,278
Per Capita Income
30.1%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
16.1 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?
4,496
Total Housing Units
4,013
Occupied Units
483
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$101,200
Median Home Value
-54% vs state
$1,114
Median Rent
1963
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
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
171
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+71%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48604 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +71% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.7% | 108 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 122 |
| 2022 | +21.1% | 148 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 160 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 171 |
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 519 business establishments in ZIP 48604, employing approximately 10,043 people with a combined annual payroll of $482,164,000.
519
Businesses
10,043
Employees
$482.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 133 | 25.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 88 | 17.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 68 | 13.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 26 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 4.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 3.5% |
| Information | 12 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.8% |
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 48604 vs 48724 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48724 | Carrollton, MI | 359 | 3.1 mi |
| 48602 | Saginaw, MI | 30,119 | 5.2 mi |
| 48710 | University Center, MI | 0 | 4.5 mi |
| 48607 | Saginaw, MI | 1,774 | 4.6 mi |
| 48603 | Saginaw, MI | 26,913 | 4.0 mi |
| 48706 | Bay City, MI | 40,596 | 7.1 mi |
| 48638 | Saginaw, MI | 12,922 | 6.1 mi |
| 48601 | Saginaw, MI | 38,406 | 7.1 mi |
| 48708 | Bay City, MI | 27,262 | 7.5 mi |
| 48609 | Saginaw, MI | 12,461 | 9.7 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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