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Lake Orion, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48360

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

11,651
381/sq mi
$140,865
Median income
$387,500
Median home value
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lake Orion pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
381
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48360 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48360 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Orion, Oakland County, Michigan, home to 11,651 residents across 30.6 square miles, a density of 381 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48360 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,865 (92% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $59,858. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. The typical home here is valued at $387,500 (76% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,394 monthly, and 88.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 48360 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 48360

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Orion, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48360.

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 48360, 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

11,651

Population

30.6

Area (sq mi)

381

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48360?

40.9

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

12.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 8.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$140,865

Median Household Income

+92% vs state

$59,858

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48360 ranks nationally

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

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

$140,865 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,863

Total Housing Units

4,609

Occupied Units

254

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.2%

$387,500

Median Home Value

+76% vs state

$1,394

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

+1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

166

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+66%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48360 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +66% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 123
2021 +9.4% 135
2022 +15.2% 155
2023 +5.5% 164
2024 +1.3% 166

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 240 business establishments in ZIP 48360, employing approximately 2,627 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,578,000.

240

Businesses

2,627

Employees

$121.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 60 25.0%
Retail trade 26 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 25 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 20 8.3%
Construction 15 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 6.3%
Finance and insurance 14 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.8%
Wholesale trade 8 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.5%
Information 6 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.7%
Manufacturing 3 1.3%
Educational services 3 1.3%

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 48360 vs 48362 →

ZIP 48360 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 48360 ranks #9 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 48360 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 48360 ranks #3 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
48362 Lake Orion, MI 15,141 2.3 mi
48359 Lake Orion, MI 8,044 2.0 mi
48326 Auburn Hills, MI 20,298 5.1 mi
48340 Pontiac, MI 24,307 5.5 mi
48342 Pontiac, MI 18,407 7.3 mi
48371 Oxford, MI 23,155 6.4 mi
48363 Oakland, MI 4,978 5.7 mi
48306 Rochester, MI 26,691 6.3 mi
48341 Pontiac, MI 17,139 8.5 mi
48348 Clarkston, MI 23,387 6.8 mi

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Pop: 41,369
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Pop: 32,798
48322 standard
West Bloomfield, MI
Pop: 31,265
48071 standard
Madison Heights, MI
Pop: 29,694
48237 standard
Oak Park, MI
Pop: 29,319
48309 standard
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Pop: 29,135

Related Areas

Oakland County Lake Orion, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48360 in? ▼
ZIP code 48360 (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 48360? ▼
ZIP code 48360 in Lake Orion, MI has a population of 11,651 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48360? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48360 is $140,865, which is 85% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48360? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48360 is $387,500, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48360? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48360 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48360? ▼
ZIP code 48360 has 240 business establishments employing approximately 2,627 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48360? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48360 are: Health care and social assistance (60), Retail trade (26), Professional, scientific, and technical services (26). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48360? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48360 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 66%. 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 48360? ▼
In ZIP code 48360, 77.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.3% 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 48360? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48360 is 25.5 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 48360? ▼
In ZIP code 48360, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48360? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48360 is 2.2% 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.