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Saginaw city, MI

ZIP 48601 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48601

48601 has a population of 32,069 with a median age of 39.0 yrs (44.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
31.3%-49% vs US avg
x
Black
60.9%+391% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
11.7%-38% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.1%+19% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.1%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
20.7%+27% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.4%+30% vs US avg
x
High school
39.1%+49% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.1%+32% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
8.4%-75% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
32.6%-32% vs US avg
x
Never married
43.1%+28% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.4%+49% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.0%
x
Diversity Index
52/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
31.7%+176% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.3%+53% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.1%-15% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.9%+101% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
27.7%+242% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
87.0%+1399% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 48601

Poverty Rate
31.7%+176% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.1%-15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.3%+53% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
27.7%+242% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.9%+101% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.1%-49% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
40.9%+250% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
87.0%+1399% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population32,069
Median age39.0
Poverty rate31.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White31.3%
Hispanic11.7%
Black60.9%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born21.3%