ZIP Code 48360
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Lake Orion · Oakland County · Michigan
- Population
- 11,651
- Median income
- $140,865
- Median home value
- $387,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 64.3%
- Land area
- 30.6 sq mi
381/sq mi
▲ 85% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.9
Detroit
ZIP code 48360 in Lake Orion, Michigan has a population of 11,651. The median household income is $140,865, which is 85% above the national average. Median home value is $387,500, 39% above the US average. 64.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48360 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.6 square miles in Lake Orion, Oakland County, Michigan. The area is home to 11,651 residents, producing a population density of 381 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 48360 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48360 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $387,500 (76% above the state average) with median rent at $1,394 per month, and 88.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48360 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oakland County, so you can benchmark 48360 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 48360
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48360.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
60 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 20
Accommodation and food services
20 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 48360, 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
11,651
Population
30.6
Area (sq mi)
381
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48360?
40.9
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
12.2%
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?
$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
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?
4,863
Total Housing Units
4,609
Occupied Units
254
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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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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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