Lake Orion, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48359
Oakland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,044
- 289/sq mi High-density area
- $93,125
- Median income Above-median income area
- $350,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake Orion pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 289
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48359 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48359 (Lake Orion, MI) rose +10.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.7 in 2023 to 183.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48359 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Orion, Oakland County, Michigan, home to 8,044 residents across 27.9 square miles, a density of 289 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48359 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,125 (27% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,134. The poverty rate is 5.6%, with unemployment at 8.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $350,100 (59% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 68.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,454.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oakland County, so 48359 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 48359
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Orion, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48359.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
32 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48359, Lake Orion, 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
8,044
Population
27.9
Area (sq mi)
289
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48359?
41.2
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
10.4%
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?
$93,125
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$50,134
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48359 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Lake Orion, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$93,125 Top 17% higher than 83% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,540housing units
4,540
Total Housing Units
4,325
Occupied Units
215
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$350,100
Median Home Value
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$1,454
Median Rent
1992
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
+10.6%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48359 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 124 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 140 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 154 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 166 |
| 2024 | +10.6% | 183 |
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 314 business establishments in ZIP 48359, employing approximately 7,768 people with a combined annual payroll of $458,048,000.
314
Businesses
7,768
Employees
$458.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 44 | 14.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 10.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 30 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.6% |
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 48359 vs 48360 →
ZIP 48359 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48306
Rochester (48306)
26,691 residents
- 48329
Waterford (48329)
25,009 residents
- 48340
Pontiac (48340)
24,307 residents
- 48371
Oxford (48371)
23,155 residents
- 48346
Clarkston (48346)
22,567 residents
- 48326
Auburn Hills (48326)
20,298 residents
- 48342
Pontiac (48342)
18,407 residents
- 48341
Pontiac (48341)
17,139 residents
- 48362
Lake Orion (48362)
15,141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48359 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48359 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48306
Rochester (48306)
$163,684 median income
- 48360
Lake Orion (48360)
$140,865 median income
- 48362
Lake Orion (48362)
$115,230 median income
- 48371
Oxford (48371)
$111,239 median income
- 48346
Clarkston (48346)
$101,477 median income
- 48359
Lake Orion (48359)
$93,125 median income
- 48329
Waterford (48329)
$85,709 median income
- 48326
Auburn Hills (48326)
$85,190 median income
- 48341 $51,390
Pontiac (48341)
$51,390 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48359 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48360 | Lake Orion, MI | 11,651 | 2.0 mi |
| 48340 | Pontiac, MI | 24,307 | 3.6 mi |
| 48362 | Lake Orion, MI | 15,141 | 4.2 mi |
| 48326 | Auburn Hills, MI | 20,298 | 3.4 mi |
| 48342 | Pontiac, MI | 18,407 | 5.4 mi |
| 48341 | Pontiac, MI | 17,139 | 6.6 mi |
| 48306 | Rochester, MI | 26,691 | 6.6 mi |
| 48371 | Oxford, MI | 23,155 | 8.3 mi |
| 48329 | Waterford, MI | 25,009 | 6.1 mi |
| 48346 | Clarkston, MI | 22,567 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48359, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,044 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48359 in?
ZIP code 48359 (Lake Orion) is located in Oakland County, Michigan. Oakland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oakland-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48359?
ZIP code 48359 in Lake Orion, MI has a population of 8,044 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48359?
The median household income in ZIP 48359 is $93,125, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48359?
The median home value in ZIP 48359 is $350,100, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48359?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48359 is White at 77.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48359?
ZIP code 48359 has 314 business establishments employing approximately 7,768 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48359?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48359 are: Retail trade (44), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (32), Wholesale trade (31). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48359?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48359 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 48359?
In ZIP code 48359, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.4% 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 48359?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48359 is 22.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48359?
In ZIP code 48359, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48359?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48359 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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