48603 ZIP Code, Saginaw, MI
48603 is a ZIP code in Saginaw, Michigan in Saginaw County. It covers 18 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48638, 48602 and 48604. 27,757 people live here in 12,416 households. At about 1,523 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (67% own). Median household income is $66,352, close to the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Saginaw, MI
- County: Saginaw County
- Land area: 18 sq mi
- Population: 27,757
- Median household income: $66,352
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 27,757 |
| Households | 12,416 |
| Median household income | $66,352 |
| Income per person | $41,492 |
| Median age | 41 |
| Homeowners | 66.9% |
| Median home value | $186,800 |
| Median rent | $1,050 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% |
| Broadband internet | 91.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.4% |
| $10–15K | 3.0% |
| $15–25K | 6.2% |
| $25–35K | 10.2% |
| $35–50K | 12.9% |
| $50–75K | 19.2% |
| $75–100K | 10.7% |
| $100–150K | 13.9% |
| $150–200K | 9.2% |
| $200K+ | 9.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.9% |
| 10–19 | 11.8% |
| 20–24 | 7.2% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–44 | 12.4% |
| 45–54 | 9.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.7% |
| 65–74 | 12.1% |
| 75+ | 10.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.8% |
| Owned outright | 27.0% |
| Rented | 30.5% |
| Vacant | 6.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 58.3% |
| Townhome | 8.3% |
| 2–4 units | 8.0% |
| 5–19 units | 14.3% |
| 20+ units | 5.5% |
| Mobile / other | 5.6% |
Businesses in 48603
736 business establishments with 14,247 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 134
- Retail Trade: 115
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 86
- Accommodation and Food Services: 67
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 66
- Finance and Insurance: 64
- Construction: 51
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 35
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48638 — Saginaw city, MI (2.8 mi)
- 48602 — Saginaw city, MI (3.8 mi)
- 48604 — Zilwaukee city, MI (4.1 mi)
- 48607 — Saginaw city, MI (5.1 mi)
- 48724 (5.2 mi)
- 48609 — Shields CDP, MI (5.5 mi)
- 48623 — Freeland CDP, MI (6.7 mi)
- 48710 (7.1 mi)
Areas that include 48603
- Saginaw, MI ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Saginaw County ZIP codes — 25 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 6 of 22: highest median home value in Saginaw County
- No. 4 of 22: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Saginaw County
- No. 7 of 22: lowest median age in Saginaw County
- No. 6 of 21: fastest population growth in Saginaw County
- No. 3 of 7: highest median household income in Saginaw, MI
- No. 1 of 7: highest median home value in Saginaw, MI
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Saginaw, MI
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of households with children in Saginaw, MI
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Saginaw, MI
- No. 5 of 7: lowest median age in Saginaw, MI
- No. 3 of 7: highest median age in Saginaw, MI
- No. 2 of 7: fastest population growth in Saginaw, MI
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48603, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48603 in?
- 48603 is a Saginaw, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Freeland; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48603 in?
- 48603 is in Saginaw County.
- What is the population of 48603?
- About 27,757 people (±1,036), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 27,492.
- What is the median household income in 48603?
- $66,352 (±$3,029), 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 48603?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48603 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48603?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48638 (2.8 mi, Saginaw), 48602 (3.8 mi, Saginaw), 48604 (4.1 mi, Zilwaukee), 48607 (5.1 mi, Saginaw), 48724 (5.2 mi) and 48609 (5.5 mi, Shields).
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