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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48623

Saginaw County · Saginaw, MI

Typical home value

$294,886[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.9%
5-year / yr
+7.3%
10-year / yr
+6.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+3.8%
vs metro
+45.4%
vs state
+23.3%
ZIP 48623 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48623 in MI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 48623 is worth $294,886 — 45.4% above the Saginaw, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 7.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,850 a month — a 7.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,850[2]
Gross yield
7.5%[2]
Cap rate
4.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,600[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Saginaw County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
15,129[3]
Median household income
$101,250[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Saginaw County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-341[5]
Moved in
3,690
Moved out
4,031

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
2
  • Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School

    High · Grades 7–12 · Freeland Community School District

    871 students

  • Freeland Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–6 · Freeland Community School District

    751 students

  • Freeland Learning Center

    Elementary · Grades PK–1 · Freeland Community School District

    347 students

  • Saginaw Correctional Facility

    High · Grades 9–12 · Michigan Department of Corrections

    2 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.5%
Annual rent$22,200

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,491
Loan principal$235,909
Down payment$58,977
Total interest paid$300,888

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.10
Monthly cost to own$2,037
Monthly rent$1,850

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
76th percentile[1]
Rental yield
50th percentile[2]
Property tax
29th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48623?
The typical home in 48623 is worth $294,886, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48623?
Home values in 48623 are up 7.9% over the past year, and up 7.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 48623?
A typical home in 48623 rents for about $1,850 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 48623?
The effective property tax rate in 48623 is 1.2% — roughly $3,600 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48623?
ZIP code 48623 has a population of 15,129 and a median household income of $101,250.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Frankenmuth, MI

    Typical home
    $320,978
    Gross yield
  • Hemlock CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $247,846
    Gross yield
  • Birch Run, MI

    Typical home
    $235,418
    Gross yield
  • Freeland CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $226,542
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Shields CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $216,468
    Gross yield
  • MI

    Typical home
    $215,980
    Gross yield

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