ZIP Code 48116
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Brighton · Livingston County · Michigan
- Population
- 26,432
- Median income
- $106,763
- Median home value
- $385,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 51.8%
- Land area
- 94.7 sq mi
279/sq mi
▲ 40% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.6
Detroit
ZIP code 48116 in Brighton, Michigan has a population of 26,432. The median household income is $106,763, which is 40% above the national average. Median home value is $385,900, 39% above the US average. 51.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48116 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 94.7 square miles in Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan. The area is home to 26,432 residents, producing a population density of 279 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48116 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48116 sits at $106,763 (46% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $57,502. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $385,900 (76% above the state average) with median rent at $1,215 per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48116 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Livingston County, so you can benchmark 48116 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48116
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48116.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
169 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
156 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
140 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
117 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
111 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48116, Brighton, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
26,432
Population
94.7
Area (sq mi)
279
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48116?
46.6
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
3.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$106,763
Median Household Income
+46% vs state
$57,502
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
12,149
Total Housing Units
11,451
Occupied Units
698
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$385,900
Median Home Value
+76% vs state
$1,215
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
189
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+89%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48116 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 135 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 148 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 168 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 178 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 189 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,231 business establishments in ZIP 48116, employing approximately 21,289 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,005,928,000.
1,231
Businesses
21,289
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 169 | 13.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 156 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 140 | 11.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 117 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 111 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 99 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 98 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 76 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 68 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 66 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.6% |
| Information | 19 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 8 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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