ZIP Code 48137

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Gregory · Livingston County · Michigan

Population
4,796

44/sq mi

Median income
$78,973

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$306,800

▲ 10% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.5%

Median age 56.6

Land area
110.0 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48137 in Gregory, Michigan has a population of 4,796. The median household income is $78,973, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $306,800, 10% above the US average. 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48137 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 110.0 square miles in Gregory, Livingston County, Michigan. The area is home to 4,796 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 48137 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48137 sits at $78,973 (8% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $42,377. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $306,800 (40% above the state average) with median rent at $1,084 per month, and 88.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48137 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Livingston County, so you can benchmark 48137 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 48137

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48137.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48137, Gregory, 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

4,796

Population

110.0

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48137?

56.6

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$78,973

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$42,377

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,268

Total Housing Units

1,857

Occupied Units

411

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.2%
Renter 11.8%

$306,800

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$1,084

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48137 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 135
2021 +7.9% 145
2022 +13.9% 166
2023 +6.7% 177
2024 +2.4% 181

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 55 business establishments in ZIP 48137, employing approximately 206 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,594,000.

55

Businesses

206

Employees

$9.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 30.9%
Retail trade 7 12.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 10.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 9.1%
Manufacturing 4 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48137 vs 48169 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48169 Pinckney, MI 20,813 6.4 mi
49285 Stockbridge, MI 5,720 7.0 mi
48118 Chelsea, MI 12,552 10.5 mi
48843 Howell, MI 42,931 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48137 in?
ZIP code 48137 (Gregory) 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 48137?
ZIP code 48137 in Gregory, MI has a population of 4,796 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48137?
The median household income in ZIP 48137 is $78,973, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48137?
The median home value in ZIP 48137 is $306,800, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48137?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48137 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48137?
ZIP code 48137 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 206 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48137?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48137 are: Construction (17), Retail trade (7), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48137?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48137 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 48137?
In ZIP code 48137, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% 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 48137?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48137 is 32.9 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 48137?
In ZIP code 48137, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48137?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48137 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Gregory, MI

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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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