48509 ZIP Code, Burton, MI
48509 is a ZIP code in Burton, Michigan in Genesee County. It covers 8.8 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48506, 48519 and 48423. 8,645 people live here in 3,704 households. With about 983 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $64,160, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Burton, MI
- County: Genesee County
- Land area: 8.8 sq mi
- Population: 8,645
- Median household income: $64,160
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 8,645 |
| Households | 3,704 |
| Median household income | $64,160 |
| Income per person | $32,245 |
| Median age | 44.2 |
| Homeowners | 88.1% |
| Median home value | $135,800 |
| Median rent | $1,090 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% |
| Broadband internet | 87.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.0% |
| $10–15K | 4.5% |
| $15–25K | 3.8% |
| $25–35K | 9.8% |
| $35–50K | 17.1% |
| $50–75K | 19.0% |
| $75–100K | 17.3% |
| $100–150K | 17.6% |
| $150–200K | 3.6% |
| $200K+ | 2.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.7% |
| 10–19 | 11.2% |
| 20–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–44 | 12.7% |
| 45–54 | 11.2% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65–74 | 11.0% |
| 75+ | 11.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.7% |
| Owned outright | 37.9% |
| Rented | 11.0% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 93.5% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 2.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.3% |
| Mobile / other | 3.2% |
Businesses in 48509
232 business establishments with 4,902 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 49
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 45
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 24
- Accommodation and Food Services: 22
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 18
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 17
- Construction: 11
- Wholesale Trade: 10
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48506 — Flint city, MI (2.9 mi)
- 48519 — Burton city, MI (3.3 mi)
- 48423 — Davison city, MI (4.4 mi)
- 48502 — Flint city, MI (4.6 mi)
- 48529 — Burton city, MI (5 mi)
- 48505 — Flint city, MI (5.4 mi)
- 48437 (5.8 mi)
- 48503 — Flint city, MI (5.9 mi)
Areas that include 48509
- Burton, MI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Genesee County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 8 of 25: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Genesee County
- No. 6 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) 48509, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48509 in?
- 48509 is a Burton, MI mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Burton.
- What county is 48509 in?
- 48509 is in Genesee County.
- What is the population of 48509?
- About 8,645 people (±872), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 9,568.
- What is the median household income in 48509?
- $64,160 (±$7,602), 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 48509?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48509 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48509?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48506 (2.9 mi, Flint), 48519 (3.3 mi, Burton), 48423 (4.4 mi, Davison), 48502 (4.6 mi, Flint), 48529 (5 mi, Burton) and 48505 (5.4 mi, Flint).
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