| ZIP Code | 48473 |
|---|---|
| City | Swartz Creek |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Genesee County |
| Area Code | 810 |
| Elevation | 784 ft |
| Latitude | 42.937062 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.820454 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.6 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 119 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,225 (26.3%) |
| Some College | 2,418 (15%) |
| Associates | 3,141 (19.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,140 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,034 (25.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,765 ≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $191,700 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,092/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,853 |
| Vacant Units | 406 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,853 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 406 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 48473 is located in Swartz Creek, Michigan, within Genesee County. With a population of 22,793, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.6 years. Economically, 48473 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,765 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48473 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $191,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,092 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 48473 is primarily White (90.18%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48473 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 48473 in Swartz Creek, MI is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,793 residents, a median household income of $76,765, and a median home value of $191,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.