Bridgeport, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48722
Saginaw County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,123
- 70/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,473
- Median income Near-median income area
- $139,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bridgeport pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 70
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48722 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 48722 (Bridgeport, MI) rose +36.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 132.2 in 2023 to 180.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48722 covers 44.5 square miles in Bridgeport, Saginaw County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,123 residents on file, a density of 70 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48722 reports a modest median household income of $66,473 (9% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,044. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,700 (36% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,158; owner occupancy is 96.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Saginaw County, so 48722 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 48722
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgeport, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48722.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
10 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 48722, Bridgeport, 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
3,123
Population
44.5
Area (sq mi)
70
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48722?
47.9
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
8.3%
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?
$66,473
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$36,044
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48722 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Bridgeport, 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)
$66,473 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
1,417housing units
1,417
Total Housing Units
1,319
Occupied Units
98
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,700
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$1,158
Median Rent
1967
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
+36.3%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48722 have increased 36.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 110 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 126 |
| 2022 | +22.0% | 154 |
| 2023 | -13.9% | 132 |
| 2024 | +36.3% | 180 |
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 110 business establishments in ZIP 48722, employing approximately 2,029 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,922,000.
110
Businesses
2,029
Employees
$93.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 19.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 8 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.7% |
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 48722 vs 48734 →
ZIP 48722 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48601
Saginaw (48601)
38,406 residents
- 48602
Saginaw (48602)
30,119 residents
- 48604 13,074
Saginaw (48604)
13,074 residents
- 48415 9,471
Birch Run (48415)
9,471 residents
- 48734 7,444
Frankenmuth (48734)
7,444 residents
- 48722 3,123
Bridgeport (48722)
3,123 residents
- 48417 2,983
Burt (48417)
2,983 residents
- 48607 1,774
Saginaw (48607)
1,774 residents
- 48724 359
Carrollton (48724)
359 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48722 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48722 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48734
Frankenmuth (48734)
$91,032 median income
- 48415
Birch Run (48415)
$79,067 median income
- 48417
Burt (48417)
$72,422 median income
- 48722
Bridgeport (48722)
$66,473 median income
- 48604
Saginaw (48604)
$53,042 median income
- 48602
Saginaw (48602)
$46,984 median income
- 48601
Saginaw (48601)
$38,900 median income
- 48607
Saginaw (48607)
$37,973 median income
- 48724 $34,512
Carrollton (48724)
$34,512 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48722 ranks #4 of 9 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 48722, 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 (3,123 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 48722 in?
ZIP code 48722 (Bridgeport) is located in Saginaw County, Michigan. Saginaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saginaw-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48722?
ZIP code 48722 in Bridgeport, MI has a population of 3,123 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48722?
The median household income in ZIP 48722 is $66,473, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48722?
The median home value in ZIP 48722 is $139,700, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48722?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48722 is White at 76.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48722?
ZIP code 48722 has 110 business establishments employing approximately 2,029 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48722?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48722 are: Retail trade (21), Health care and social assistance (14), Accommodation and food services (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48722?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48722 increased by 36.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 48722?
In ZIP code 48722, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 48722?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48722 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 48722?
In ZIP code 48722, approximately 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48722?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48722 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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