PlainZIP

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
$93,125
Median income
$350,100
Median home value
52.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 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.

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. To put 48359 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Oakland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48359?

41.2

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 77.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 7.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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

How ZIP 48359 ranks nationally

Lake Orion, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,125 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.4%

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

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.2%

$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

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ZIP 48359 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 48359 ranks #0 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 48359 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 48359 ranks #6 of 9 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
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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Related Areas

Oakland County Lake Orion, MI Michigan

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.

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