What to know about ZIP 48501
ZIP code 48501 covers ZIP 48501 with a population of about 2,416.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the FLINT - SAGINAW - BAY CITY media market.
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ZIP Code 48501 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
2,416
Density
N/A
Median income
$46,000
-39% vs US avg
Home value
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Median rent
$670
-42% vs US avg
Timezone
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Overview of ZIP Code 48501
Income and economy in ZIP 48501
Median household income in ZIP 48501 is about $46,000 — about 39% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 42.6%; unemployment rate near 24.5%; 10.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 22.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Manufacturing, and Healthcare; about 5.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 48501
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $670 (about 42% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 30.3% (about 35.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).