Auburn, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48611
Bay County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,554
- 66/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,963
- Median income Above-median income area
- $177,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Auburn pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 66
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48611 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 48611 (Auburn, MI) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 171.4 in 2023 to 178.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48611 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Auburn, Bay County, Michigan, home to 6,554 residents across 99.5 square miles, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48611 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,963 (20% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,637. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 1.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $177,100 (19% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $933; owner occupancy is 83.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bay County, so 48611 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 48611
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48611.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction 8
Construction
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 8
Manufacturing
8 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 48611, Auburn, 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
6,554
Population
99.5
Area (sq mi)
66
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48611?
45.7
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
1.6%
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?
$87,963
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$43,637
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48611 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Auburn, 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)
$87,963 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
2,667housing units
2,667
Total Housing Units
2,640
Occupied Units
27
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,100
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$933
Median Rent
1972
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
178
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+78%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48611 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.0% | 120 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 136 |
| 2022 | +24.3% | 170 |
| 2023 | +1.1% | 171 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 178 |
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 111 business establishments in ZIP 48611, employing approximately 1,419 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,767,000.
111
Businesses
1,419
Employees
$82.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 21.6% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 18.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 8 | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.5% |
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 48611 vs 48631 →
ZIP 48611 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48706
Bay City (48706)
40,596 residents
- 48642
Midland (48642)
32,277 residents
- 48623 13,993
Freeland (48623)
13,993 residents
- 48604 13,074
Saginaw (48604)
13,074 residents
- 48611 6,554
Auburn (48611)
6,554 residents
- 48631 4,643
Kawkawlin (48631)
4,643 residents
- 48634 4,371
Linwood (48634)
4,371 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48611 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48611 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48623
Freeland (48623)
$101,250 median income
- 48634
Linwood (48634)
$87,992 median income
- 48611
Auburn (48611)
$87,963 median income
- 48642
Midland (48642)
$77,847 median income
- 48631
Kawkawlin (48631)
$74,398 median income
- 48706
Bay City (48706)
$62,747 median income
- 48604
Saginaw (48604)
$53,042 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48611 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48611, 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 (6,554 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 48611 in?
ZIP code 48611 (Auburn) is located in Bay County, Michigan. Bay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bay-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48611?
ZIP code 48611 in Auburn, MI has a population of 6,554 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48611?
The median household income in ZIP 48611 is $87,963, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48611?
The median home value in ZIP 48611 is $177,100, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48611?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48611 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48611?
ZIP code 48611 has 111 business establishments employing approximately 1,419 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48611?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48611 are: Health care and social assistance (24), Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48611?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48611 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 48611?
In ZIP code 48611, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 48611?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48611 is 24.7 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 48611?
In ZIP code 48611, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48611?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48611 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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