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ZIP Code 48509
Burton, MI, Genesee County
Population
8,645
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
983
City
Burton
ZIP 48509 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48509 at a glance
- ZIP 48509 (Burton) is about 5.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,160, 12% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,800 (41% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,090 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48509
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48509, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,160
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$135,800
Prices +6.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,090/mo
Homeownership
88.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
29.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
232
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
4,902
$239M annual payroll
PPP loans
$18.4M
213 loans
Campaign donations
$21.5K
21% D, 30% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48509, 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 48509, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48509?
- ZIP code 48509 is in Burton, MI (Genesee County).
- What county is ZIP code 48509 in?
- ZIP code 48509 is mostly in Genesee County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48509?
- About 8,645 people live in the 48509 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.