Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 18.0% ▲ 80% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 47% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,499 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 37,335 (33%) |
| Some College | 15,789 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 18,118 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 13,750 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 26,704 (23.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,064 ▼ 19% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $138,249 ▼ 50% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $915/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 79,222 |
| Vacant Units | 8,062 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Saginaw County is located in Michigan and encompasses 23 ZIP codes spanning 13 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 175,105 residents. With a median age of 40.97, it is a middle-aged county.
Saginaw County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,064 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 18.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Saginaw County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $138,249 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $915. Homeownership rates are high at 74.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Saginaw County are majority White (67.63%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Saginaw County, MI is a solidly middle-class area in Michigan. The 23 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48415 | Birch Run | 8,601 | $76,311 | $197,900 | $895 | 5.0% | 32.5% |
| 48614 | Brant | 921 | $60,568 | $124,700 | $817 | 9.2% | 21.0% |
| 48722 | Bridgeport | 3,147 | $68,777 | $136,100 | $1,057 | 6.0% | 30.7% |
| 48417 | Burt | 2,310 | $70,280 | $163,700 | $875 | 9.6% | 19.3% |
| 48724 | Carrollton | 1,226 | $31,787 | $68,100 | — | 5.9% | 47.8% |
| 48616 | Chesaning | 7,702 | $67,801 | $153,400 | $744 | 4.0% | 27.4% |
| 48734 | Frankenmuth | 7,642 | $89,217 | $285,100 | $830 | 4.1% | 59.0% |
| 48623 | Freeland | 15,126 | $96,371 | $230,300 | $1,176 | 3.7% | 48.3% |
| 48626 | Hemlock | 5,813 | $81,961 | $208,600 | $935 | 6.3% | 40.9% |
| 48637 | Merrill | 3,068 | $63,900 | $140,000 | $736 | 10.6% | 25.0% |
| 48649 | Oakley | 1,476 | $68,288 | $151,500 | $785 | 5.4% | 31.3% |
| 48601 | Saginaw | 32,069 | $37,830 | $54,900 | $836 | 11.4% | 20.6% |
| 48602 | Saginaw | 27,490 | $46,068 | $70,200 | $902 | 10.0% | 28.6% |
| 48603 | Saginaw | 27,846 | $65,690 | $181,800 | $1,019 | 5.4% | 49.8% |
| 48604 | Saginaw | 11,284 | $53,804 | $93,200 | $928 | 6.8% | 33.4% |
| 48607 | Saginaw | 1,523 | $39,211 | $44,500 | $1,017 | 12.7% | 28.0% |
| 48609 | Saginaw | 12,206 | $78,800 | $166,400 | $903 | 5.5% | 39.4% |
| 48655 | Saint Charles | 5,655 | $64,615 | $157,100 | $633 | 2.7% | 32.1% |