ZIP code 48601
Where is ZIP code 48601?
Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48601 belongs to Saginaw, Michigan in Saginaw County. 48601 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 989. About 31,601 people live in the 48601 area, where the median household income is $38,900. The closest ZIP codes are 48607 (Saginaw, 1.9 mi northwest), 48663 (Saginaw, 2 mi northwest) and 48602 (Saginaw, 3.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 48601 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Saginaw |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Saginaw County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 989 |
| Coordinates | 43.4047, -83.9156 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 486 |
Population and income in 48601
| Population | 31,601 · higher than 92% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 303 · higher than 66% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.2 years · lower than 79% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 56% |
| Median household income | $38,900 · lower than 97% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $21,720 |
| Below the poverty line | 32% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9.9% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $62,800 · lower than 99% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $856 a month |
| Housing units | 15,924 |
| Households | 13,323 (2.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 104.34 sq mi (plus 3.13 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48601. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48601
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48607 | Saginaw, MI | 1.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 48663 | Saginaw, MI | 2 mi NW | Unique |
| 48602 | Saginaw, MI | 3.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 48724 | Carrollton, MI | 3.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 48722 | Bridgeport, MI | 4.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 48604 | Saginaw, MI | 5.1 mi N | Standard |
| 48638 | Saginaw, MI | 5.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 48603 | Saginaw, MI | 7 mi NW | Standard |
| 48606 | Saginaw, MI | 7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 48608 | Saginaw, MI | 7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 48605 | Saginaw, MI | 7.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 48609 | Saginaw, MI | 9 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48601 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48601
123 MAIN ST
SAGINAW MI 48601
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48601-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 48601?
- 48601 is a Saginaw, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 48601 in?
- ZIP code 48601 is in Saginaw County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48601 in?
- 48601 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48601?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48601 use area code 989.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48601?
- About 31,601 people live in ZIP code 48601, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48601?
- The median household income in 48601 is $38,900 a year, lower than 97% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48601?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48601 are 48607 (Saginaw, 1.9 miles), 48663 (Saginaw, 2 miles), 48602 (Saginaw, 3.3 miles) and 48724 (Carrollton, 3.8 miles).