48601 ZIP Code, Saginaw, MI
48601 is a ZIP code in Saginaw, Michigan in Saginaw County. It covers 104 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48607, 48722 and 48602. 31,601 people live here in 13,323 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Michigan ZIP codes. With about 303 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (67% own). Median household income is $38,900, well below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Saginaw, MI
- County: Saginaw County
- Land area: 104 sq mi
- Population: 31,601
- Median household income: $38,900
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 31,601 |
| Households | 13,323 |
| Median household income | $38,900 |
| Income per person | $21,720 |
| Median age | 38.2 |
| Homeowners | 67.2% |
| Median home value | $62,800 |
| Median rent | $856 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.6% |
| Broadband internet | 85.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 10.2% |
| $10–15K | 12.5% |
| $15–25K | 11.5% |
| $25–35K | 11.8% |
| $35–50K | 14.8% |
| $50–75K | 18.0% |
| $75–100K | 10.3% |
| $100–150K | 7.6% |
| $150–200K | 2.9% |
| $200K+ | 0.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.4% |
| 10–19 | 13.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.7% |
| 35–44 | 10.6% |
| 45–54 | 8.8% |
| 55–64 | 13.2% |
| 65–74 | 12.5% |
| 75+ | 8.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 19.8% |
| Owned outright | 36.6% |
| Rented | 27.3% |
| Vacant | 16.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.0% |
| Townhome | 1.7% |
| 2–4 units | 3.9% |
| 5–19 units | 7.6% |
| 20+ units | 4.7% |
| Mobile / other | 3.1% |
Businesses in 48601
507 business establishments with 13,496 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 87
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 75
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 66
- Manufacturing: 51
- Wholesale Trade: 47
- Transportation and Warehousing: 34
- Construction: 31
- Accommodation and Food Services: 30
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48607 — Saginaw city, MI (3.4 mi)
- 48722 — Bridgeport CDP, MI (4 mi)
- 48602 — Saginaw city, MI (4.6 mi)
- 48724 (4.7 mi)
- 48638 — Saginaw city, MI (6.7 mi)
- 48734 — Frankenmuth city, MI (7.5 mi)
- 48603 — Freeland CDP, MI (8.3 mi)
- 48604 — Zilwaukee city, MI (8.3 mi)
Areas that include 48601
- Saginaw, MI ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Bridgeport, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Buena Vista, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Robin Glen-Indiantown, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Saginaw County ZIP codes — 25 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 7 of 22: highest share of households with children in Saginaw County
- No. 5 of 22: lowest median age in Saginaw County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Saginaw, MI
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of households with children in Saginaw, MI
- No. 4 of 7: lowest median age in Saginaw, MI
- No. 4 of 7: highest median age in Saginaw, MI
- No. 5 of 7: fastest population growth in Saginaw, MI
Mail every home in 48601
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48601, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48601 in?
- 48601 is a Saginaw, MI mailing address. By land area, 8% lies inside Saginaw, 4% lies inside Bridgeport, 4% lies inside Buena Vista and 3% lies inside Robin Glen-Indiantown; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48601 in?
- 48601 is in Saginaw County.
- What is the population of 48601?
- About 31,601 people (±1,143), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 32,165.
- What is the median household income in 48601?
- $38,900 (±$2,698), 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 48601?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48601 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48601?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48607 (3.4 mi, Saginaw), 48722 (4 mi, Bridgeport), 48602 (4.6 mi, Saginaw), 48724 (4.7 mi), 48638 (6.7 mi, Saginaw) and 48734 (7.5 mi, Frankenmuth).
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