48609 ZIP Code, Saginaw, MI
48609 is a ZIP code in Saginaw, Michigan in Saginaw County. It covers 45 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48638, 48603 and 48602. 11,966 people live here in 5,262 households. With about 267 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $78,218, close to the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 49.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Saginaw, MI
- County: Saginaw County
- Land area: 45 sq mi
- Population: 11,966
- Median household income: $78,218
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 11,966 |
| Households | 5,262 |
| Median household income | $78,218 |
| Income per person | $40,902 |
| Median age | 49 |
| Homeowners | 86.3% |
| Median home value | $170,800 |
| Median rent | $929 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% |
| Broadband internet | 89.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.6% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 11.2% |
| $25–35K | 7.7% |
| $35–50K | 10.8% |
| $50–75K | 12.7% |
| $75–100K | 17.3% |
| $100–150K | 16.2% |
| $150–200K | 10.3% |
| $200K+ | 7.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.1% |
| 10–19 | 10.4% |
| 20–24 | 4.2% |
| 25–34 | 9.0% |
| 35–44 | 11.4% |
| 45–54 | 13.5% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65–74 | 16.6% |
| 75+ | 12.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.6% |
| Owned outright | 38.6% |
| Rented | 13.0% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.0% |
| Townhome | 4.6% |
| 2–4 units | 2.0% |
| 5–19 units | 6.3% |
| 20+ units | 5.2% |
| Mobile / other | 6.8% |
Businesses in 48609
214 business establishments with 2,365 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 36
- Retail Trade: 35
- Construction: 32
- Accommodation and Food Services: 26
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 20
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 13
- Finance and Insurance: 12
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 11
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48638 — Saginaw city, MI (3.8 mi)
- 48603 — Freeland CDP, MI (5.5 mi)
- 48602 — Saginaw city, MI (5.8 mi)
- 48626 — Hemlock CDP, MI (7.3 mi)
- 48655 — St. Charles village, MI (7.6 mi)
- 48607 — Saginaw city, MI (8.1 mi)
- 48724 (9.2 mi)
- 48623 — Freeland CDP, MI (9.3 mi)
Areas that include 48609
- Saginaw, MI ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Shields, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Saginaw County ZIP codes — 25 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 6 of 22: highest median household income in Saginaw County
- No. 3 of 22: highest median age in Saginaw County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median household income in Saginaw, MI
- No. 3 of 7: highest median home value in Saginaw, MI
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Saginaw, MI
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of households with children in Saginaw, MI
- No. 1 of 7: highest median age in Saginaw, MI
- No. 4 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) 48609, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48609 in?
- 48609 is a Saginaw, MI mailing address. By land area, 18% lies inside Shields; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48609 in?
- 48609 is in Saginaw County.
- What is the population of 48609?
- About 11,966 people (±429), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 12,082.
- What is the median household income in 48609?
- $78,218 (±$7,816), 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 48609?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48609 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48609?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48638 (3.8 mi, Saginaw), 48603 (5.5 mi, Freeland), 48602 (5.8 mi, Saginaw), 48626 (7.3 mi, Hemlock), 48655 (7.6 mi, St. Charles) and 48607 (8.1 mi, Saginaw).
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