PlainZIP

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
$87,963
Median income
$177,100
Median home value
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,637. Local economic indicators show a 7.5% poverty rate alongside 1.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $177,100 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $933 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48611, plus 6 more within Bay County, give a clearer read than the 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 48611

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48611.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48611?

45.7

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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

$43,637

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48611 ranks nationally

Auburn, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,963 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,667

Total Housing Units

2,640

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$177,100

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48611 ranks #5 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 48611 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 48611 ranks #3 of 7 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
48631 Kawkawlin, MI 4,643 5.9 mi
48634 Linwood, MI 4,371 8.6 mi
48623 Freeland, MI 13,993 8.0 mi
48667 Midland, MI 0 7.3 mi
48706 Bay City, MI 40,596 7.3 mi
48710 University Center, MI 0 7.4 mi
48642 Midland, MI 32,277 8.5 mi
48604 Saginaw, MI 13,074 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bay County

48706 standard
Bay City, MI
Pop: 40,596
48708 standard
Bay City, MI
Pop: 27,262
48732 standard
Essexville, MI
Pop: 11,483
48650 standard
Pinconning, MI
Pop: 7,253
48631 standard
Kawkawlin, MI
Pop: 4,643
48634 standard
Linwood, MI
Pop: 4,371

Related Areas

Bay County Auburn, MI Michigan

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.

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