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48601

Saginaw, MI

Total Population

32,172

Median Household Income

$36,845

Median Home Value

$52,200

Median Rent

$824

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$36,845

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$52,200

100.3% above state median

Rent

$824

100% above state median

Median Age

38.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Saginaw, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 11.1% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 31.7% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$36,845

-51.0% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-17,934,661

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.35 people

Total Households

13,572

Family Households

24.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

35.8%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

25.5%

#3 Industry

Finance

12.5%

Total Employed Residents:6,772

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

1.0%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

3.1%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.7%

70 workers

Public Transit

0.5%

53 workers

Total Commuting Workers:9,936

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

88.9%

10,565 employed

Labor Force

11,894

1,321 unemployed

Median Age

38.1 years

Per Capita Income

$20,956

Poverty Rate

31.7%

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