Byron, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48418
Livingston County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,312
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,547
- Median income Near-median income area
- $255,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Byron pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48418 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 48418 (Byron, MI) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 171.1 in 2023 to 176.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48418 covers 100.3 square miles in Byron, Livingston County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,312 residents on file, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48418 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,547 (2% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,708. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 2.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $255,000 (16% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 93.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,464.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Livingston County, so 48418 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 48418
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Byron, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48418.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Information 4
Information
4 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 48418, Byron, 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
4,312
Population
100.3
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48418?
46.1
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
1.0%
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?
$74,547
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$38,708
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
37.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48418 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Byron, 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)
$74,547 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
1,886housing units
1,886
Total Housing Units
1,741
Occupied Units
145
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$255,000
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,464
Median Rent
1981
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
+3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48418 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 125 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 141 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 158 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 171 |
| 2024 | +3.0% | 176 |
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 58 business establishments in ZIP 48418, employing approximately 236 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,253,000.
58
Businesses
236
Employees
$16.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 29.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 8.6% |
| Information | 4 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.2% |
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 48418 vs 48816 →
ZIP 48418 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48473
Swartz Creek (48473)
22,507 residents
- 48855
Howell (48855)
14,752 residents
- 48836
Fowlerville (48836)
13,510 residents
- 48429 8,944
Durand (48429)
8,944 residents
- 48418 4,312
Byron (48418)
4,312 residents
- 48436 3,764
Gaines (48436)
3,764 residents
- 48414 2,492
Bancroft (48414)
2,492 residents
- 48476 577
Vernon (48476)
577 residents
- 48816 121
Cohoctah (48816)
121 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48418 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48418 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48855
Howell (48855)
$108,442 median income
- 48436
Gaines (48436)
$94,487 median income
- 48836
Fowlerville (48836)
$90,592 median income
- 48473
Swartz Creek (48473)
$77,921 median income
- 48418
Byron (48418)
$74,547 median income
- 48476
Vernon (48476)
$70,000 median income
- 48414
Bancroft (48414)
$68,214 median income
- 48429
Durand (48429)
$67,725 median income
- 48816
Cohoctah (48816)
$48,978 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48418 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48418, 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 (4,312 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 48418 in?
ZIP code 48418 (Byron) is located in Livingston County, Michigan. Livingston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/livingston-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48418?
ZIP code 48418 in Byron, MI has a population of 4,312 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48418?
The median household income in ZIP 48418 is $74,547, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48418?
The median home value in ZIP 48418 is $255,000, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48418?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48418 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48418?
ZIP code 48418 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48418?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48418 are: Construction (17), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48418?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48418 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 48418?
In ZIP code 48418, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 48418?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48418 is 37.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48418?
In ZIP code 48418, approximately 93.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48418?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48418 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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