48722 ZIP Code — Bridgeport, MI

Saginaw County, Michigan

ZIP code 48722 is located in Bridgeport, Michigan, within Saginaw County. It covers approximately 17.50 square miles and serves a population of 3,264 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 989.

About ZIP code 48722

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,651. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 48722 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,264

population

17.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48722 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48722

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48722. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bridgeport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48415 Birch Run (4.8 mi) 48734 Frankenmuth (5.2 mi) 48787 Frankenmuth (5.3 mi) 48601 Saginaw (6.4 mi) 48417 Burt (7.5 mi) 48663 Saginaw (7.6 mi) 48607 Saginaw (7.7 mi) 48602 Saginaw (8.2 mi) 48457 Montrose (9.7 mi) 48638 Saginaw (10.2 mi) 48604 Saginaw (11.4 mi) 48609 Saginaw (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,264
Population density	187 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	17.50 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	43.3432
Longitude	-83.8432
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	989

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	50.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	29.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.6%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,264

Population

187

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$61,651

Median household income

$34,555

Per capita income

$127,400

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

90.1%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

1,338

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

124

15–19

111

20–24

167

25–34

150

208

35–44

188

261

45–54

236

110

55–59

60–64

225

65–74

202

154

75–84

138

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	545	16.7%
18 and over	2,719	83.3%
65 and over	879	26.9%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.8%

Two or more races 6.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Black or African American 6.2%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,779	79.8%
Two or more races	233	6.7%
Hispanic or Latino	220	6.3%
Black or African American	215	6.2%
Other race	37	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	50.4%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	29.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.6%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$61,651

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,400
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	90.1%
Renter occupied	9.9%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	18.1%
1950–1959	19.3%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	10.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	12.7%
3 bedrooms	59.1%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	35.4%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.2%
Electricity	10.7%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	2.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	647	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	87	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	256	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	341	25.6%
Households with children under 18	346	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	620	46.6%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	24.6%
Married	50.7%	47.8%
Separated	1.1%	3.0%
Widowed	3.2%	15.4%
Divorced	11.0%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	5.8%
Kindergarten	32	5.0%
Elementary school	273	42.9%
High school	187	29.4%
College / grad school	107	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.1%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Finance & real estate 10.3%

Other services 10.0%

Retail trade 8.7%

Professional & management 8.2%

Construction 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Information 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.3%
Government	6.2%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 3.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.3%
Retirement income	35.2%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	246	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,199	98.0%
Spanish	31	1.0%
Other Indo-European	24	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,025	92.7%
Born in same state	3,013	92.3%
Born in different state	2,691	82.4%
Foreign born	12	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	239	7.3%
Not a US citizen	227	95.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	499	15.3%
Italian	418	12.8%
Arab	77	2.4%
German	68	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	44	1.3%
Irish	6	0.2%
English	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	95.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48722

What city is ZIP code 48722 in?

ZIP code 48722 is primarily assigned to Bridgeport, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48722 in?

ZIP code 48722 falls within Saginaw County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48722 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 48722 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 48722 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 48722 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48722 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 48722 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48722?

The median home value in ZIP code 48722 is $127,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 48722 in?

ZIP code 48722 observes the EST timezone.