Saginaw, MI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 48601 serves a portion of Saginaw, Michigan, within Saginaw County. This community is home to approximately 25,637 residents, with a median age of 41.4 years. The median household income of $51,379 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $375,066 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 23% owner-occupied and 77% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Saginaw is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 105 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 64% and an unemployment rate of 8.8%, 48601 reflects the economic character of Saginaw County in Michigan.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 25,637 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 16,325 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $51,379 | ↓ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $375,066 | ↑ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 105 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.8% | ↑ 126% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 16.9% | ↑ 48% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 64% | ↑ 83% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 41.4 yrs | ↑ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 23% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 77% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 13,843 | — |