48519 ZIP Code — Burton, MI

Genesee County, Michigan

ZIP code 48519 is located in Burton, Michigan, within Genesee County. It covers approximately 7.84 square miles and serves a population of 8,577 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48519

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $145,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $60,722. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 48519 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,577

population

7.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48519 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48519

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48519. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burton	Acceptable
Burton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48529 Burton (2.8 mi) 48509 Burton (2.8 mi) 48503 Flint (4.2 mi) 48556 Flint (4.3 mi) 48550 Flint (4.3 mi) 48557 Flint (4.3 mi) 48554 Flint (4.3 mi) 48555 Flint (4.3 mi) 48552 Flint (4.3 mi) 48553 Flint (4.3 mi) 48551 Flint (4.3 mi) 48502 Flint (4.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,577
Population density	1,094 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	7.84 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.9859
Longitude	-83.6101
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	810

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	48.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	30.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

8,577

Population

1,094

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$60,722

Median household income

$31,018

Per capita income

$145,000

Median home value

$848

Median monthly rent

68.7%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

2,560

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

287

Under 5

327

211

5–9

240

165

10–14

188

315

15–19

360

359

20–24

409

550

25–34

628

320

35–44

365

586

45–54

669

207

55–59

236

252

60–64

288

392

65–74

448

276

75–84

314

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,800	21.0%
18 and over	6,777	79.0%
65 and over	1,615	18.8%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.3%

Black or African American 11.1%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	7,086	80.3%
Black or African American	975	11.1%
Two or more races	347	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	244	2.8%
Other race	168	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	48.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	30.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 14.4%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	14.4%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$60,722

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 35.2%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,000
Median rent / month	$848
Owner occupied	68.7%
Renter occupied	31.3%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	65.8%
Large apartment buildings	6.0%
Mobile homes	10.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	17.7%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	41.0%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.8%
Electricity	15.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,326	37.9%
Cohabiting couple	454	13.0%
Male householder, no spouse	659	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,060	30.3%
Households with children under 18	942	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,282	36.6%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.1%	34.4%
Married	40.5%	35.4%
Separated	0.7%	0.1%
Widowed	2.9%	10.6%
Divorced	14.8%	19.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	3.3%
Kindergarten	83	4.9%
Elementary school	700	41.0%
High school	421	24.6%
College / grad school	448	26.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.8%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Retail trade 9.3%

Professional & management 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Construction 4.1%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	27.6%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	24.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.4%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 5.0%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 9.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	523	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,963	92.8%
Spanish	45	0.6%
Other Indo-European	45	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,538	99.5%
Born in same state	8,425	98.2%
Born in different state	7,440	86.7%
Foreign born	113	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	39	0.5%
Not a US citizen	39	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,118	13%
French	1,016	11.8%
Arab	902	10.5%
German	93	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	75	0.9%
Polish	28	0.3%
English	24	0.3%
Dutch	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48519

What city is ZIP code 48519 in?

ZIP code 48519 is primarily assigned to Burton, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48519 in?

ZIP code 48519 falls within Genesee County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48519 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 48519 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48519?

The median home value in ZIP code 48519 is $145,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 48519?

ZIP code 48519 has an estimated population of 8,577 residents, with a density of 1,094 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48519?

The median household income in ZIP code 48519 is $60,722, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48519 in?

ZIP code 48519 observes the EST timezone.