| City: | Genesee, Michigan |
| County: | Genesee County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:15:15 PM |
| Population: | 619 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 810 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.1092, -83.6232 |
| Land Area: | 0.578 sq mi |
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Genesee is a small Michigan community of 619 residents in Genesee County. The village occupies just 0.64 square miles but maintains 350 PO Boxes for 278 households, creating an adoption rate of 1.26. This means the post office serves people beyond the village limits. It's a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery here.
The community has deep roots. Of the 300 housing units, 273 were built before 1939. That's 91% of the housing stock predating World War II. Median home values sit at $114,200, and median household income is $38,553. These are working families, not wealthy retirees. Just 3.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees.
Mail arrives through both city and rural carrier routes, a mix that's unusual for such a small area. The post office processes mail for Joubran Drive (17 delivery points with apartments), N Genesee Road (15 points), and 15 other local streets. Streets like Birchwood Drive and Green Arbor Drive suggest modest residential development, while the apartment units on Joubran Drive add density to what's otherwise a village of single-family homes.
Transportation and warehousing employ 148 workers here. That's a high concentration for a village this size. Median age is 49.7 years. The population is 86% white, 20% Hispanic, with small Black and multiracial communities. Owner-occupancy is strong at 76%, with just 68 renter households.
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Genesee, MI 48437Street names mix natural features (Birchwood, Green Arbor, Timber Ridge) with person names (Joubran, Stanley, Susan, Louise). N Genesee Road and Joubran Drive have the only multi-unit housing.
ZIP Code 48437 has 619 residents and 278 households (average 2.23 persons per household). The median age is 49.7 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.3% male and 56.7% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.9%, much higher than the state average of 73.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 619Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 279Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,070.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $40,864Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 278Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $117,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.23Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.41Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 376 | 392 | 424 | 519 | 625 | 617 | 691 | 666 | 783 | 574 | 501 | 348 | 399 | 279 |
| Decennial Census | 581 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 619 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.7
Male Median Age: 43.8
Female Median Age: 51.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 32 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Female | 15 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 41 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 25 | 31 | 24 | 38 | 30 | 9 | 12 | 20 |
| Total | 28 | 11 | 30 | 39 | 40 | 58 | 21 | 26 | 34 | 24 | 57 | 41 | 42 | 53 | 48 | 22 | 19 | 26 |
| White: | 532 | 85.95% |
| Black: | 27 | 4.36% |
| Hispanic:* | 46 | 7.43% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.48% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 11 | 1.78% |
| Total: | 619 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 268 | 43.30% | 43.8 years |
| Females: | 351 | 56.70% | 51.8 years |
| Total: | 619 | 100% | 49.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 279 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 279 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 279 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $40,864, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $11,567 (39.5%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,886. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $40,278 for nonfamily households (a difference of $40,278). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 35.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (27.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,297 | $31,125 | $28,088 | $58,750 | $54,554 | $61,193 | $53,750 | $54,076 | $43,750 | $28,750 | $33,750 | $39,205 | $38,553 | $40,864 |
| Median Family Income | $56,818 | $63,077 | $108,472 | $72,222 | $62,083 | $66,250 | $60,238 | $54,891 | $56,250 | $39,324 | $50,625 | $59,583 | $45,701 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,519 | $9,375 | $10,125 | $18,182 | $19,750 | $0 | $13,913 | $0 | $21,208 | $23,750 | $27,621 | $29,115 | $31,523 | $40,278 |
| Median Male Income | $31,210 | $31,750 | $32,167 | $32,100 | $0 | $33,846 | $36,101 | $37,092 | $39,500 | $0 | $68,393 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $31,563 | $37,604 | $44,000 | $43,966 | $0 | $62,148 | $62,009 | $62,583 | $54,318 | $41,146 | $42,917 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 91 | 35.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 169 | 65.00% |
| Total: | 260 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 24 | 26.37% |
| Service: | 25 | 27.47% |
| Sales and Office: | 25 | 27.47% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 13.19% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 5 | 5.49% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 91 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $117,100, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $22,300 (23.52%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,800. The median gross rent is $1,045, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $459. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.42% (18.79% with a mortgage, 81.21% free-and-clear) and renters 21.58% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.63%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $94,800 | $78,800 | $80,400 | $80,400 | $58,600 | $62,700 | $83,200 | $93,800 | $100,300 | $106,800 | $109,800 | $113,600 | $114,200 | $117,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 16 | 39.02% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 25 | 60.98% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 41 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $381 | $392 | $622 | $0 | $0 | $592 | $573 | $586 | $595 | $663 | $725 | $738 | $1,045 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 28 | 14.74% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 121 | 63.68% |
| Renter Occupied: | 41 | 21.58% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 190 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 190 | 88.37% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 25 | 11.63% |
| Total Housing Units: | 215 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 142 | 66.05% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 73 | 33.95% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 215 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 88.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 12.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 15.90 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (51.35%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 31 | 12.81% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 135 | 55.79% |
| Some college, no degree: | 43 | 17.77% |
| Associate's degree: | 22 | 9.09% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 2.07% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 2.48% |
| Total: | 242 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 211 | 87.19% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 11 | 4.55% |
| Private Insurance: | 194 | 44.09% |
| Public Insurance: | 246 | 55.91% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 440 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 440 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 7.7% | 8.4% | 6.2% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 14.3% | 15.1% | 15.9% | 17.7% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 12.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 19 | 51.35% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 18 | 48.65% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 37 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 48437 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 135 people with an annual payroll of $4,680,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 381Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,286,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,680,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 135Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 48437 is located in Genesee County, Michigan, within the Flint, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22420) and Michigan's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 425,790 people, about 0.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 48437. It covers 0.578 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.056 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Flint, MISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 22420Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 425,790Source: Census |
| MSA: | Detroit-Ann Arbor-Flint, MI CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.578 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.056 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1503.18 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Flint, MI PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 48437 is in the Genesee School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.