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Pinckney, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48169

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

20,813
139/sq mi
$109,329
Median income
$373,400
Median home value
39.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pinckney pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
139
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48169 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48169 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pinckney, Livingston County, Michigan, with 20,813 residents across 149.4 square miles, a density of 139 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48169 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,329 (49% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $54,896. Poverty here runs at 5.8%, with unemployment measured at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $373,400 (70% above the state average) with median rent at $1,202 per month, and 90.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Livingston County, letting you compare 48169 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 48169

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pinckney, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48169.

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 48169, Pinckney, 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

20,813

Population

149.4

Area (sq mi)

139

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48169?

48.9

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$109,329

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$54,896

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

34.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48169 ranks nationally

Pinckney, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,329 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,038

Total Housing Units

8,346

Occupied Units

692

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.2%
Renter 9.8%

$373,400

Median Home Value

+70% vs state

$1,202

Median Rent

1989

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

+12.1%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48169 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 132
2021 +9.9% 145
2022 +11.8% 163
2023 +3.8% 169
2024 +12.1% 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 318 business establishments in ZIP 48169, employing approximately 1,862 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,406,000.

318

Businesses

1,862

Employees

$77.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 55 17.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 52 16.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 11.9%
Retail trade 33 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 31 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 24 7.5%
Health care and social assistance 23 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.1%
Finance and insurance 10 3.1%
Wholesale trade 9 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.2%
Manufacturing 5 1.6%
Educational services 4 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.9%

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 48169 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 48169 ranks #2 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 48169 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 48169 ranks #2 of 5 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
48143 Lakeland, MI 32 4.9 mi
48137 Gregory, MI 4,796 6.4 mi
48843 Howell, MI 42,931 7.4 mi
48139 Hamburg, MI 206 7.3 mi
48130 Dexter, MI 14,420 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Livingston County

48843 standard
Howell, MI
Pop: 42,931
48116 standard
Brighton, MI
Pop: 26,432
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 Pinckney, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48169 in? ▼
ZIP code 48169 (Pinckney) 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 48169? ▼
ZIP code 48169 in Pinckney, MI has a population of 20,813 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48169? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48169 is $109,329, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48169? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48169 is $373,400, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48169? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48169 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48169? ▼
ZIP code 48169 has 318 business establishments employing approximately 1,862 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48169? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48169 are: Construction (55), Professional, scientific, and technical services (52), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48169? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48169 increased by 12.1% 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 48169? ▼
In ZIP code 48169, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.9% 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 48169? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48169 is 34.1 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 48169? ▼
In ZIP code 48169, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48169? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48169 is 5.8% 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.