ZIP Code 48359
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Lake Orion · Oakland County · Michigan
- Population
- 8,044
- Median income
- $93,125
- Median home value
- $350,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.4%
- Land area
- 27.9 sq mi
289/sq mi
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.2
Detroit
ZIP code 48359 in Lake Orion, Michigan has a population of 8,044. The median household income is $93,125, which is 22% above the national average. Median home value is $350,100, 26% above the US average. 52.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48359 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.9 square miles in Lake Orion, Oakland County, Michigan. The area is home to 8,044 residents, producing a population density of 289 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 48359 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48359 sits at $93,125 (27% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $50,134. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.7%. On housing, the median home value is $350,100 (59% above the state average) with median rent at $1,454 per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48359 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oakland County, so you can benchmark 48359 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 48359
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$50,134
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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