48601 ZIP Code
Saginaw, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48601 |
| City/Town: | Saginaw |
| County: | Saginaw |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,172 |
| Median Household Income: | $36,845 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,618 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,211 |
| Median Home Value: | $52,200 |
| Land Area: | 104.3 sq miles
270.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.1 sq miles
8.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.3950, -83.8893 |
Population Information (48601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,172 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,612 | 45.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,560 | 54.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,537 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,440 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,271 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,023 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,527 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,453 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,122 | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,859 | 8.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,029 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,667 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,667 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,761 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 816 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $52,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $824 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,211 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,572 | 83.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,639 | 16.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,782 | 64.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,790 | 35.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,374 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 856 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,566 | 12.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,176 | 38.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,739 | 26.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,191 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,309 | 6.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 537 | 2.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $36,845 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $48,466 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $47,398 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,618 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,894 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,565 | 88.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,321 | 11.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,704 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,881 | 84.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,002 | 9.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 645 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 37 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,032 | 31.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 19,935 | 62.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 100 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 623 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,482 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,529 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,283 | 10.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,914 | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 36 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 204 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 129 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,230 | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,764 | 13.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,693 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,758 | 13.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,211 | 16.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,397 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,210 | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 846 | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 314 | 2.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 149 | 1.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,263 | 78.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,359 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 53 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 70 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 191 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 399 | 3.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 97 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 389 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,728 | 16.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 143 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,250 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 589 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 65 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 379 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 844 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,964 | 28.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,317 | 12.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 415 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 385 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 32.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,537 | 94.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,973 | 43.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 22,310 | 69.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,495 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,874 | 58.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,312 | 46.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,999 | 29.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,336 | 17.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 964 | 7.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,528 | 40.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,069 | 80.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 281 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 337 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 326 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 710 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 390 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 665 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 433 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 149 | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 614 | 3.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 543 | 3.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 937 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,435 | 15.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,832 | 17.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,654 | 22.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,941 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,097 | 19.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 244 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,235 | 7.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,580 | 28.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,006 | 49.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,589 | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 557 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,132 | 82.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 417 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,634 | 12.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 77 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 127 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 99 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 86 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,418 | 17.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,266 | 38.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,286 | 31.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,602 | 11.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 4,230 | 48.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,656 | 30.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,020 | 11.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 334 | 3.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 252 | 2.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 231 | 2.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 51 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $877 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $423 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $824 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.38 |
Households (48601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,572 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,360 | 24.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 813 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,708 | 20.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,381 | 47.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,900 | 28.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,974 | 36.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,080 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,868 | 43.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,759 | 33.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 722 | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,423 | 12.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,750 | 51.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,902 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 488 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 670 | 8.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,421 | 43.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,195 | 27.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,128 | 14.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,644 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,435 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,032 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,639 | 27.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,198 | 13.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,645 | 53.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,796 | 32.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,078 | 90.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,591 | 8.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,843 | 71.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 738 | 28.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 333 | 12.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 10 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,740 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 128 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 432 | 337.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 432 | 337.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 432 | 337.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 30 | 23.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 402 | 314.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,635 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,651 | 96.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 984 | 3.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 875 | 3.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 54 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 15 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 40 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,572 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,692 | 86.1% | 89.4% |
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