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Genesee County
Goodrich, MI
48438
48438 ZIP Code — Goodrich, MI
Genesee County, Michigan
ZIP code 48438 is located in
Goodrich ,
Michigan ,
within Genesee County .
It covers approximately 31.88 square miles and serves a population of
7,511 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 810 .
About ZIP code 48438
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $289,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $100,605. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 33% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 48438 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
7,511
Population density
236 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
049
Geography
Land area
31.88 sq mi
Water area
0.83 sq mi
Latitude
42.9187
Longitude
-83.4673
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
810
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
21.8%
48.8%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
29.9%
30.0%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
38.5%
17.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
9.8%
3.8%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$100,605
Median household income
$289,500
Median home value
$1,287
Median monthly rent
36.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,732 23.1% 18 and over 5,779 76.9% 65 and over 1,190 15.8% Median age 41.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Black or African American
0.5%
Group Count % White 7,019 90.7% Two or more races 361 4.7% Hispanic or Latino 229 3% American Indian / Alaska Native 60 0.8% Black or African American 40 0.5% Other race 31 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
21.8%
48.8%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
29.9%
30.0%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
38.5%
17.4%
20.6%
Over $200k
9.8%
3.8%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.0% $10k–$15k 0.2% $15k–$25k 0.7% $25k–$35k 3.1% $35k–$50k 6.4% $50k–$75k 18.1% $75k–$100k 19.2% $100k–$150k 21.7% $150k–$200k 15.0% $200k+ 13.6% Median income $100,605
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $289,500 Median rent / month $1,287 Owner occupied 96.7% Renter occupied 3.3% Vacant 3.2% Single-family detached 95.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.4% Median rooms 7.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.78
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.4% 2000–2009 15.3% 1990–1999 25.0% 1980–1989 7.1% 1970–1979 24.6% 1960–1969 7.2% 1950–1959 8.5% 1940–1949 0.3% 1939 or earlier 9.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.7% 2 bedrooms 10.9% 3 bedrooms 54.0% 4 bedrooms 24.6% 5+ bedrooms 9.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.2% 1 vehicle 14.6% 2 vehicles 45.7% 3 or more 37.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 70.2% Electricity 8.0% Propane / LP gas 16.3% Fuel oil 0.4% Wood 3.2% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,023 75.2% Cohabiting couple 105 3.9% Male householder, no spouse 199 7.4% Female householder, no spouse 362 13.5% Households with children under 18 918 34.1% Households with seniors (65+) 757 28.2% Average household size 2.77
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.7% 20.8% Married 66.5% 65.7% Separated 1.1% 0.1% Widowed 1.5% 7.7% Divorced 3.3% 5.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.0%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.2% Bachelor's or higher 36.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 54 3.1% Kindergarten 82 4.6% Elementary school 812 46.0% High school 514 29.1% College / grad school 302 17.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Professional & management
8.4%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Public administration
2.8%
Transportation & utilities
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 41.3% Service 13.9% Sales & office 16.2% Natural resources & construction 14.0% Production & transportation 14.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.5% Government 9.1% Self-employed 6.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.2% Carpool 4.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.0% Work from home 10.2% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 31.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
11.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.1% Retirement income 37.5% Supplemental Security 2.4% Cash public assistance 0.8% Food stamps / SNAP 2.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.4% High blood pressure 30.3% High cholesterol 35.0% Diabetes 8.9% Heart disease 5.2% Stroke 2.3% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 27.2% Kidney disease 2.3% Pulmonary disease 5.7% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.4% Binge drinking 20.7% No physical activity 17.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.6% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 10.7% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 8.9% No health insurance 7.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.6% Visited dentist 77.4% Cholesterol screening 93.1% Teeth loss 8.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 373 6.5%
Disability % Any disability 7.6% Under 18 3.9% 18–64 years 6.3% 65 and over 18.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 88.6% Public insurance 28.1% No insurance 2.1% Uninsured under 19 1.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 7,167 95.4% Spanish 8 0.1% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 5 0.1% Other languages 3 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 7,374 98.2% Born in same state 7,364 98.0% Born in different state 6,347 84.5% Foreign born 10 0.1% Naturalized citizen 137 1.8% Not a US citizen 34 24.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 886 11.8% Arab 810 10.8% French 736 9.8% English 65 0.9% Dutch 51 0.7%
Ancestry Count % German 43 0.6% Irish 33 0.4% Polish 22 0.3% Norwegian 22 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.8% Internet access 99.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48438
What city is ZIP code 48438 in?
ZIP code 48438 is primarily assigned to Goodrich, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48438 in?
ZIP code 48438 falls within Genesee County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 48438 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 48438 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 48438?
ZIP code 48438 has an estimated population of 7,511 residents, with a density of 236 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48438?
The median household income in ZIP code 48438 is $100,605, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48438?
The median home value in ZIP code 48438 is $289,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 48438 in?
ZIP code 48438 observes the EST timezone.
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