| ZIP Code | 48457 |
|---|---|
| City | Montrose |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Genesee County |
| Area Code | 810/989 |
| Elevation | 641 ft |
| Latitude | 43.190051 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.894218 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 21.2% ▲ 112% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.5% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 233 (4.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,081 (37.1%) |
| Some College | 747 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 1,062 (18.9%) |
| Bachelors | 679 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 809 (14.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,583 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $164,500 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $864/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,438 |
| Vacant Units | 173 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,438 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 173 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 48457 is located in Montrose, Michigan, within Genesee County. With a population of 8,694, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.9 years. Economically, 48457 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,583 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48457 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $164,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $864 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 48457 is primarily White (89.96%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.2%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48457 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 48457 in Montrose, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,694 residents, a median household income of $64,583, and a median home value of $164,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.