PlainZIP

Brighton, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48116

Livingston County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

26,432
279/sq mi
$106,763
Median income
$385,900
Median home value
51.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brighton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
279
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48116 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48116 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan, with 26,432 residents across 94.7 square miles, a density of 279 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48116 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,763 (46% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $57,502. Poverty here runs at 5.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. Median home value sits at $385,900 (76% above the state average), median rent at $1,215 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.3%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48116, plus 6 more within Livingston County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 48116

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brighton, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48116.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48116?

46.6

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

How ZIP 48116 ranks nationally

Brighton, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$106,763 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.8%

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

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 48116 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48116 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48116 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48116 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48139 Hamburg, MI 206 3.8 mi
48189 Whitmore Lake, MI 13,632 6.4 mi
48114 Brighton, MI 19,702 4.8 mi
48143 Lakeland, MI 32 4.7 mi
48178 South Lyon, MI 29,320 7.3 mi
48380 Milford, MI 7,404 8.0 mi
48353 Hartland, MI 6,481 10.4 mi
48843 Howell, MI 42,931 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Livingston County

48843 standard
Howell, MI
Pop: 42,931
48169 standard
Pinckney, MI
Pop: 20,813
48114 standard
Brighton, MI
Pop: 19,702
48855 standard
Howell, MI
Pop: 14,752
48836 standard
Fowlerville, MI
Pop: 13,510
48353 standard
Hartland, MI
Pop: 6,481

Related Areas

Livingston County Brighton, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48116 in? ▼
ZIP code 48116 (Brighton) is located in Livingston County, Michigan. Livingston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/livingston-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48116? ▼
ZIP code 48116 in Brighton, MI has a population of 26,432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48116? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48116 is $106,763, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48116? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48116 is $385,900, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48116? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48116 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48116? ▼
ZIP code 48116 has 1,231 business establishments employing approximately 21,289 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48116? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48116 are: Retail trade (169), Professional, scientific, and technical services (156), Health care and social assistance (140). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48116? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48116 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48116? ▼
In ZIP code 48116, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48116? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48116 is 27.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48116? ▼
In ZIP code 48116, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48116? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48116 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.