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U.S. ZIP Code · MI48638

Saginaw County · Saginaw, MI

Typical home value

$198,449[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.1%
5-year / yr
+8.4%
10-year / yr
+8.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-30.1%
vs metro
-2.1%
vs state
-17.0%
ZIP 48638 location in MI
Location of ZIP 48638 in MI

Price history

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

The typical home in 48638 is worth $198,449 — 2.1% below the Saginaw, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 7.1%. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,918[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
12,875[3]
Median household income
$69,459[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
3
Middle
1
High
0
  • White Pine Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Saginaw Township Community Schools

    963 students

  • Arrowwood Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Saginaw Township Community Schools

    433 students

  • Westdale Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Saginaw Township Community Schools

    321 students

  • Hemmeter Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Saginaw Township Community Schools

    318 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,003
Loan principal$158,759
Down payment$39,690
Total interest paid$202,488

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,412
Monthly rent

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
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
82nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 48638?
The typical home in 48638 is worth $198,449, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 48638?
Home values in 48638 are up 7.1% over the past year, and up 8.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 48638?
The effective property tax rate in 48638 is 1.5% — roughly $2,918 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 48638?
ZIP code 48638 has a population of 12,875 and a median household income of $69,459.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Merrill, MI

    Typical home
    $200,243
    Gross yield
  • St. Charles, MI

    Typical home
    $201,501
    Gross yield
  • Burt CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $204,078
    Gross yield
  • Oakley, MI

    Typical home
    $190,218
    Gross yield
  • Chesaning, MI

    Typical home
    $213,172
    Gross yield
  • MI

    Typical home
    $215,980
    Gross yield

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