| ZIP Code | 48438 |
|---|---|
| City | Goodrich |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Genesee County |
| Area Code | 810 |
| Elevation | 928 ft |
| Latitude | 42.913657 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.484165 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.7% ▲ 18% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 26 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,146 (23.2%) |
| Some College | 577 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 927 (18.8%) |
| Bachelors | 578 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,678 (34%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,759 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $309,000 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,353/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,781 |
| Vacant Units | 90 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,781 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 90 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 48438 is located in Goodrich, Michigan, within Genesee County. With a population of 7,305, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.6 years. Economically, 48438 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,759 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48438 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $309,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,353 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 96.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 48438 is primarily White (91.72%). Residents are well-educated — 45.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48438 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 48438 in Goodrich, MI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,305 residents, a median household income of $100,759, and a median home value of $309,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.