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ZIP Code 48506
Burton, MI, Genesee County
Population
24,712
Land area
18.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,336
City
Burton
ZIP 48506 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48506 at a glance
- ZIP 48506 (Burton) is about 7.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,929 a year, 34% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,900 (60% below Michigan) and median rent is $930 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48506
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48506, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,929
Poverty rate
27.2%
Median home value
$91,900
Prices -5.3% in a year
Median rent
$930/mo
Homeownership
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
9.8%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
27.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
282
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
4,456
$240M annual payroll
PPP loans
$34.3M
427 loans
Campaign donations
$13K
26% D, 11% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48506, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
750
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
330
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
34.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 48506, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
23.6%
U.S. 12.8% +10.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48506?
- ZIP code 48506 is in Burton, MI (Genesee County).
- What county is ZIP code 48506 in?
- ZIP code 48506 is mostly in Genesee County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48506?
- About 24,712 people live in the 48506 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.