48451 ZIP Code — Linden, MI

Genesee County, Michigan

ZIP code 48451 is located in Linden, Michigan, within Genesee County. It covers approximately 34.06 square miles and serves a population of 15,416 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48451

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $264,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,976. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 48451 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,416

population

34.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48451 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48451

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48451. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Linden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48430 Fenton (4.5 mi) 48436 Gaines (6.1 mi) 48855 Howell (7.1 mi) 48418 Byron (7.8 mi) 48473 Swartz Creek (10.2 mi) 48429 Durand (11.5 mi) 48353 Hartland (11.7 mi) 48442 Holly (12.4 mi) 48414 Bancroft (12.7 mi) 48439 Grand Blanc (12.7 mi) 48507 Flint (12.9 mi) 48507 Flint (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	15,416
Population density	453 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	34.06 sq mi
Water area	2.64 sq mi
Latitude	42.7941
Longitude	-83.8294
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	25.3%	48.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	30.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.9%	3.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

15,416

Population

453

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$94,976

Median household income

$42,600

Per capita income

$264,500

Median home value

$1,010

Median monthly rent

93.3%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

5,506

Housing units

33.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

452

Under 5

476

454

5–9

478

486

10–14

512

495

15–19

523

328

20–24

347

749

25–34

790

962

35–44

1,014

1,137

45–54

1,199

514

55–59

543

596

60–64

628

756

65–74

798

451

75–84

475

123

85+

130

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,607	23.4%
18 and over	11,809	76.6%
65 and over	2,733	17.7%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Two or more races 2%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 1.1%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	14,617	92.5%
Hispanic or Latino	387	2.4%
Two or more races	312	2%
Other race	243	1.5%
Black or African American	178	1.1%
Asian	66	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.3%	48.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	30.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	17.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.9%	3.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k+ 11.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	15.4%
$200k+	11.4%
Median income	$94,976

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 36.9%

$300k–$500k 24.0%

$500k–$1M 10.0%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$264,500
Median rent / month	$1,010
Owner occupied	93.3%
Renter occupied	6.7%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	87.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	23.6%
1990–1999	23.0%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	15.6%
3 bedrooms	55.7%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.2%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	0.9%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,564	63.2%
Cohabiting couple	372	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	675	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,027	18.2%
Households with children under 18	1,805	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,850	32.8%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	19.7%
Married	58.5%	59.6%
Separated	0.7%	0.7%
Widowed	2.2%	8.7%
Divorced	12.1%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	33.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	429	11.6%
Kindergarten	308	8.3%
Elementary school	1,367	36.8%
High school	940	25.3%
College / grad school	668	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Manufacturing 18.3%

Retail trade 13.3%

Professional & management 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Construction 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Other services 4.3%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.1%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 9.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	36.2%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	75.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	863	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.1%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,488	94.0%
Spanish	49	0.3%
Other Indo-European	49	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,127	98.1%
Born in same state	15,052	97.6%
Born in different state	12,933	83.9%
Foreign born	75	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	289	1.9%
Not a US citizen	186	64.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,259	14.7%
Italian	1,868	12.1%
Arab	1,590	10.3%
English	368	2.4%
German	308	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	215	1.4%
Polish	74	0.5%
Norwegian	51	0.3%
Dutch	24	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48451

What city is ZIP code 48451 in?

ZIP code 48451 is primarily assigned to Linden, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48451 in?

ZIP code 48451 falls within Genesee County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48451 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 48451 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48451 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 48451 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 48451?

ZIP code 48451 has an estimated population of 15,416 residents, with a density of 453 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48451?

The median household income in ZIP code 48451 is $94,976, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48451 in?

ZIP code 48451 observes the EST timezone.