48437 ZIP Code — Genesee, MI

Genesee County, Michigan

ZIP code 48437 is located in Genesee, Michigan, within Genesee County. It covers approximately 0.58 square miles and serves a population of 348 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48437

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $39,205. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 40%.

Overall, ZIP code 48437 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

348

population

0.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48437 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48437

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City	Status
Genesee	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	348
Population density	600 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	0.58 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	43.1092
Longitude	-83.6232
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	72.7%	48.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	20.1%	30.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

348

Population

600

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$39,205

Median household income

$31,017

Per capita income

$113,600

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

58.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

134

Housing units

4.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	24	6.9%
18 and over	324	93.1%
65 and over	114	32.8%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Black or African American 2.3%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	337	96.8%
Black or African American	8	2.3%
Two or more races	3	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.7%	48.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	20.1%	30.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	5.7%

$15k–$25k 21.1%

$25k–$35k 22.0%

$35k–$50k 28.9%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	21.1%
$25k–$35k	22.0%
$35k–$50k	28.9%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$39,205

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 54.7%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,600
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	58.7%
Renter occupied	41.3%
Vacant	2.7%
Single-family detached	36.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	34.4%
1980–1989	25.4%
1970–1979	3.6%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	11.2%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	28.6%
2 bedrooms	41.5%
3 bedrooms	27.2%
4 bedrooms	2.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	28.4%
1 vehicle	40.8%
2 vehicles	25.2%
3 or more	5.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.6%
Electricity	29.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	87	39.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	41	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	90	41.3%
Households with children under 18	21	9.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	41.7%
Average household size	1.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	3.1%
Married	68.0%	44.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	30.6%
Divorced	13.3%	21.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 59.4%

Some college, no degree 26.1%

Associate's degree 2.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	4.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 32.6%

Finance & real estate 17.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.0%

Construction 10.6%

Other services 9.9%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Public administration 4.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.9%
Service	38.3%
Sales & office	27.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	5.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.7%
Government	4.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	34.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.7

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	60.1%
Supplemental Security	16.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	36.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	17.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	48.1%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	63.5%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	324	93.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	348	100.0%
Born in same state	348	100.0%
Born in different state	307	88.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	66	19%
Italian	52	14.9%
German	23	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5	1.4%
English	4	1.1%
Polish	3	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	62.6%
Internet access	78.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48437

What city is ZIP code 48437 in?

ZIP code 48437 is primarily assigned to Genesee, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48437 in?

ZIP code 48437 falls within Genesee County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48437 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 48437 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48437?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 48437 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 48437 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 48437 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 48437 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 48437 in?

ZIP code 48437 observes the EST timezone.