48451 ZIP Code, Linden, MI
48451 is a ZIP code in Linden, Michigan — mostly in Genesee County (74% of its land), with smaller parts in Livingston County. It covers 34 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48430, 48436 and 48816. 16,097 people live here in 5,927 households. With about 473 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (93%). Median household income is $99,943, above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Linden, MI
- County: Genesee County
- Land area: 34 sq mi
- Population: 16,097
- Median household income: $99,943
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 16,097 |
| Households | 5,927 |
| Median household income | $99,943 |
| Income per person | $42,911 |
| Median age | 42.3 |
| Homeowners | 93.0% |
| Median home value | $283,200 |
| Median rent | $1,032 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 31.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% |
| Broadband internet | 94.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.3% |
| $10–15K | 0.8% |
| $15–25K | 2.8% |
| $25–35K | 5.1% |
| $35–50K | 8.5% |
| $50–75K | 17.3% |
| $75–100K | 13.3% |
| $100–150K | 21.9% |
| $150–200K | 15.6% |
| $200K+ | 12.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.8% |
| 10–19 | 10.4% |
| 20–24 | 5.5% |
| 25–34 | 12.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.2% |
| 45–54 | 14.9% |
| 55–64 | 14.5% |
| 65–74 | 10.7% |
| 75+ | 7.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 60.3% |
| Owned outright | 30.4% |
| Rented | 6.8% |
| Vacant | 2.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.0% |
| Townhome | 2.6% |
| 2–4 units | 0.5% |
| 5–19 units | 1.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.4% |
| Mobile / other | 8.1% |
Businesses in 48451
210 business establishments with 1,709 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 50
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 28
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 25
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 22
- Retail Trade: 19
- Accommodation and Food Services: 12
- Wholesale Trade: 10
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 10
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48430 — Fenton city, MI (5.2 mi)
- 48436 — Gaines village, MI (5.8 mi)
- 48816 (7.6 mi)
- 48418 — Byron village, MI (7.8 mi)
- 48473 — Swartz Creek city, MI (9.1 mi)
- 48855 — Howell city, MI (9.5 mi)
- 48442 — Holly village, MI (11.2 mi)
- 48429 — Durand city, MI (11.6 mi)
Areas that include 48451
- Linden, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Argentine, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Genesee County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- Livingston County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 25: highest median household income in Genesee County
- No. 3 of 24: highest median home value in Genesee County
- No. 3 of 25: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Genesee County
- No. 7 of 25: highest share of households with children in Genesee County
- No. 8 of 25: fastest population growth in Genesee County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48451, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48451 in?
- 48451 is a Linden, MI mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Linden and 6% lies inside Argentine; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48451 in?
- 48451 is mostly in Genesee County (74% of its land), with smaller parts in Livingston County.
- What is the population of 48451?
- About 16,097 people (±778), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 16,033.
- What is the median household income in 48451?
- $99,943 (±$9,596), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48451?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48451 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48451?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48430 (5.2 mi, Fenton), 48436 (5.8 mi, Gaines), 48816 (7.6 mi), 48418 (7.8 mi, Byron), 48473 (9.1 mi, Swartz Creek) and 48855 (9.5 mi, Howell).
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