ZIP code 48638
Where is ZIP code 48638?
Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48638 belongs to Saginaw, Michigan in Saginaw County. 48638 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 12,875 people live in the 48638 area, where the median household income is $69,459. The closest ZIP codes are 48602 (Saginaw, 1.9 mi east), 48603 (Saginaw, 2.2 mi northwest) and 48605 (Saginaw, 2.7 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 48638 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 43.4343, -84.0091 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 486 |
Population and income in 48638
| Population | 12,875 · higher than 71% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,968 · higher than 85% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.6 years · higher than 50% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $69,459 · higher than 51% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,122 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $172,600 · lower than 59% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $949 a month |
| Housing units | 6,435 |
| Households | 5,910 (2.17 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 62% / 38% |
| Land area | 6.54 sq mi (plus 0.16 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48638. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48638
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48602 | Saginaw, MI | 1.9 mi E | Standard |
| 48603 | Saginaw, MI | 2.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 48605 | Saginaw, MI | 2.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 48663 | Saginaw, MI | 3.1 mi E | Unique |
| 48607 | Saginaw, MI | 3.9 mi E | Standard |
| 48604 | Saginaw, MI | 3.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 48724 | Carrollton, MI | 4.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 48601 | Saginaw, MI | 5.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 48609 | Saginaw, MI | 5.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 48606 | Saginaw, MI | 6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 48608 | Saginaw, MI | 6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 48710 | University Center, MI | 8.7 mi N | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48638 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48638
123 MAIN ST
SAGINAW MI 48638
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48638-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 48638?
- 48638 is a Saginaw, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 48638 in?
- ZIP code 48638 is in Saginaw County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48638 in?
- 48638 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48638?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48638 use area code 989.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48638?
- About 12,875 people live in ZIP code 48638, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48638?
- The median household income in 48638 is $69,459 a year, higher than 51% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48638?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48638 are 48602 (Saginaw, 1.9 miles), 48603 (Saginaw, 2.2 miles), 48605 (Saginaw, 2.7 miles) and 48663 (Saginaw, 3.1 miles).