| ZIP Code | 48436 |
|---|---|
| City | Gaines |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Genesee County |
| Area Code | 989 |
| Elevation | 839 ft |
| Latitude | 42.87611 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.879438 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.88 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.5% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 75 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 875 (31.7%) |
| Some College | 386 (14%) |
| Associates | 499 (18.1%) |
| Bachelors | 331 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 593 (21.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,895 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $251,800 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,125/mo ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,547 |
| Vacant Units | 72 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,547 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 72 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
ZIP code 48436 is located in Gaines, Michigan, within Genesee County. With a population of 4,251, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.2 years. Economically, 48436 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,895 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48436 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $251,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,125 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 48436 is primarily White (91.34%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48436 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 48436 in Gaines, MI is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,251 residents, a median household income of $91,895, and a median home value of $251,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.