48473 ZIP Code, Swartz Creek, MI
48473 is a ZIP code in Swartz Creek, Michigan in Genesee County. It covers 56 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48436, 48532 and 48507. 22,339 people live here in 9,302 households. With about 397 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $77,921, close to the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 46.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Swartz Creek, MI
- County: Genesee County
- Land area: 56 sq mi
- Population: 22,339
- Median household income: $77,921
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 22,339 |
| Households | 9,302 |
| Median household income | $77,921 |
| Income per person | $41,639 |
| Median age | 46.3 |
| Homeowners | 84.6% |
| Median home value | $205,600 |
| Median rent | $1,231 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% |
| Broadband internet | 91.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.5% |
| $10–15K | 2.8% |
| $15–25K | 5.1% |
| $25–35K | 6.7% |
| $35–50K | 13.9% |
| $50–75K | 14.4% |
| $75–100K | 17.5% |
| $100–150K | 21.0% |
| $150–200K | 6.9% |
| $200K+ | 7.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.7% |
| 10–19 | 11.1% |
| 20–24 | 5.5% |
| 25–34 | 10.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.5% |
| 45–54 | 14.5% |
| 55–64 | 14.5% |
| 65–74 | 12.4% |
| 75+ | 9.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 53.4% |
| Owned outright | 29.2% |
| Rented | 14.3% |
| Vacant | 3.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.1% |
| Townhome | 5.8% |
| 2–4 units | 0.9% |
| 5–19 units | 6.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.9% |
| Mobile / other | 6.2% |
Businesses in 48473
279 business establishments with 2,648 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 41
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 38
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 37
- Retail Trade: 31
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 28
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 23
- Accommodation and Food Services: 22
- Finance and Insurance: 15
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48436 — Gaines village, MI (5.2 mi)
- 48532 — Flint city, MI (5.3 mi)
- 48507 — Flint city, MI (5.6 mi)
- 48503 — Flint city, MI (7 mi)
- 48449 — Lennon village, MI (7.3 mi)
- 48502 — Flint city, MI (8.5 mi)
- 48529 — Burton city, MI (8.5 mi)
- 48504 — Flint city, MI (9 mi)
Areas that include 48473
- Swartz Creek, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Genesee County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 7 of 25: highest median household income in Genesee County
- No. 2 of 25: highest median age in Genesee County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48473, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48473 in?
- 48473 is a Swartz Creek, MI mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Swartz Creek; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48473 in?
- 48473 is in Genesee County.
- What is the population of 48473?
- About 22,339 people (±1,050), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 22,035.
- What is the median household income in 48473?
- $77,921 (±$4,053), 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 48473?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48473 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48473?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48436 (5.2 mi, Gaines), 48532 (5.3 mi, Flint), 48507 (5.6 mi, Flint), 48503 (7 mi, Flint), 48449 (7.3 mi, Lennon) and 48502 (8.5 mi, Flint).
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