Zip code 48519: Burton, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 48519?

48519 is assigned to Burton, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 48519 in?

48519 is in Genesee County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 48519?

About 8,096 people live in 48519, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 48519?

The median household income in 48519 is $64,351.

Q: What zip codes are near 48519?

The closest zip codes to 48519 are 48529, 48509, 48556, 48480, 48531.

Residential delivery areaGenesee CountyEastern Time

Population

8,096

Median household income

$64K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$159K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$939/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

7.8 sq mi

1,032 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 48519

48519 is a suburban zip code in Burton, Michigan (Genesee County), covering 7.8 sq mi of land. About 8,096 people live here, or 1,032 per square mile. The median resident is 42.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $64,351 a year, 20% below the national median of $80,734. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $159,100, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $939 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.7 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; cleaning and personal care; and office and administrative support.

How 48519 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans8.1%
78th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%298th of 962 in MI
Median age42.4
74th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2541st of 962 in MI
Residents 65 and older19.4%
70th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%538th of 962 in MI
Average commute28.7 min
67th
U.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min258th of 941 in MI
Homeownership rate72.5%
60th
U.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%772nd of 958 in MI
Diversity index48.6
49th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3114th of 962 in MI
Self-employed workers9.1%
47th
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%490th of 961 in MI
Healthcare workers9.2%
46th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%525th of 961 in MI
Unemployment rate4.6%
45th
U.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%477th of 961 in MI
Population density1,032/sq mi
44th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi214th of 962 in MI
Residents under 1820.9%
39th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%432nd of 962 in MI
Poverty rate7.8%
30th
U.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%673rd of 959 in MI
Median household income$64,351
27th
U.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875570th of 952 in MI
Broadband access88.6%
26th
U.S. 91% · MI 90.5%497th of 958 in MI
Per capita income$30,197
19th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735758th of 962 in MI
Tech workers1.3%
18th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%572nd of 961 in MI
Median earnings per worker$38,375
17th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178738th of 960 in MI
Median gross rent$939
16th
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129473rd of 851 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher16.9%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%684th of 961 in MI
Housing vacancy3.3%
14th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%842nd of 958 in MI
Population8,096
13th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761375th of 962 in MI
Median home value$159,100
12th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600672nd of 946 in MI
Uninsured rate3%
12th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%724th of 961 in MI
Work from home5.2%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%829th of 961 in MI
Rent-burdened renters25.7%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%793rd of 931 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.354
3rd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465871st of 958 in MI
Foreign-born residents0.3%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%868th of 962 in MI
Government workers5.7%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%910th of 961 in MI

Measure	48519	Genesee	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Veterans	8.1%	6.5%	5.8%	6.2%	78th	298th of 962
Median age	42.4	40.6	40.2	38.9	74th	541st of 962
Residents 65 and older	19.4%	18.8%	18.6%	17.2%	70th	538th of 962
Average commute	28.7 min	26.9 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	67th	258th of 941
Homeownership rate	72.5%	70.7%	73.2%	65.2%	60th	772nd of 958
Diversity index	48.6	46.9	45.3	61.4	49th	114th of 962
Self-employed workers	9.1%	8.7%	8.6%	10%	47th	490th of 961
Healthcare workers	9.2%	11.3%	10.1%	9.7%	46th	525th of 961
Unemployment rate	4.6%	8.1%	5.7%	5.2%	45th	477th of 961
Population density	1,032/sq mi	633/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	44th	214th of 962
Residents under 18	20.9%	22.2%	21.2%	22%	39th	432nd of 962
Poverty rate	7.8%	16.4%	13.2%	12.5%	30th	673rd of 959
Median household income	$64,351	$62,281	$72,875	$80,734	27th	570th of 952
Broadband access	88.6%	89.6%	90.5%	91%	26th	497th of 958
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,197	$35,334	$40,735	$44,673	19th	758th of 962
Tech workers	1.3%	2.1%	3.1%	3.8%	18th	572nd of 961
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,375	$42,511	$47,178	$49,666	17th	738th of 960
Median gross rent	$939	$989	$1,129	$1,413	16th	473rd of 851
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.9%	23.3%	32.4%	35.7%	14th	684th of 961
Housing vacancy	3.3%	9%	11.8%	10.1%	14th	842nd of 958
Population	8,096	403,305	10,077,761	334,922,499	13th	375th of 962
Median home value	$159,100	$182,400	$231,600	$332,700	12th	672nd of 946
Uninsured rateStrength	3%	4.8%	4.9%	8.4%	12th	724th of 961
Work from home	5.2%	9.9%	13.5%	15.1%	8th	829th of 961
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	25.7%	52.6%	50.4%	51.1%	3rd	793rd of 931
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.354	0.460	0.465	0.483	3rd	871st of 958
Foreign-born residents	0.3%	2.9%	7.2%	14.1%	2nd	868th of 962
Government workers	5.7%	10.3%	11.6%	14.5%	1st	910th of 961

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

35–44

14%

45–54

14%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.4

Under 18

20.9%

65 and over

19.4%

Race and ethnicity

White69%
Black14%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial12%

Diversity index

48.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.8%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 3,327
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 63.3%
Married couples: 39.7%
Living alone: 31.6%
Veterans (of adults): 8.1%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

48519

$64,351

Genesee Co.

$62,281

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,197

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

7.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.354

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

48519

$159,100

Genesee Co.

$182,400

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

48519

$939

Genesee Co.

$989

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

67%

2–4 units

5–19 units

12%

20+ units

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,439
Owner-occupied: 72.5%
Vacant: 3.3%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 25.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 13.8%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

20%

Transit

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

31%

20–29

16%

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

14%

Average commute

28.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

15%

Cleaning and personal care

13%

Office and admin

13%

Transportation and moving

11%

Healthcare

Sales

Food service

Construction and repair

Management

Business and finance

Education

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Industries

Manufacturing

21%

Health care and social assistance

18%

Retail

13%

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Admin, support and management

Education

Public administration

Construction

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

0.6%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$38,375

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	48519	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$59,219	$74,888
Service	$29,430	$26,804
Sales and office	$41,691	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$36,667	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,614	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

34%

Some college

24%

Associate's

17%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
Households with broadband: 88.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 73.1%
No internet access: 6.4%
Without health insurance: 3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Burton
State: Michigan
County: Genesee County
Center point: 42.9819° N, 83.6049° W
Land area: 7.8 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Burton100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 48519

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
48529	Burton, MI	2.8 mi	9,339	$41,333	$86,700
48509	Burton, MI	3.3 mi	8,645	$64,160	$135,800
48556	Flint, MI · PO box	4.1 mi	—	—	—
48480	Grand Blanc, MI · PO box	4.5 mi	—	—	—
48531	Flint, MI · PO box	4.6 mi	—	—	—
48439	Grand Blanc, MI	4.7 mi	51,900	$88,490	$261,600
48502	Flint, MI	4.8 mi	1,420	$50,000	—
48411	Atlas, MI	5 mi	56	—	—
48503	Flint, MI	5.4 mi	22,347	$44,411	$83,800
48551	Flint, MI · PO box	5.5 mi	—	—	—
48552	Flint, MI · PO box	5.5 mi	—	—	—
48550	Flint, MI · PO box	5.6 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 48519

What city is zip code 48519?

48519 is assigned to Burton, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 48519 in?

48519 is in Genesee County, Michigan.

What is the population of 48519?

About 8,096 people live in 48519, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 48519 in?

48519 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 48519?

The median household income in 48519 is $64,351.

What zip codes are near 48519?

The closest zip codes to 48519 are 48529, 48509, 48556, 48480, 48531.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48519, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.