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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
$74,547
Median income
$255,000
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $38,708. Local economic indicators show a 6.2% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $255,000 (16% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,464 monthly, and 93.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Livingston County, letting you compare 48418 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48418?

46.1

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$74,547

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$38,708

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

37.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48418 ranks nationally

Byron, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,547 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,886

Total Housing Units

1,741

Occupied Units

145

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.9%
Renter 6.1%

$255,000

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$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

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ZIP 48418 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 48418 ranks #5 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 48418 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 48418 ranks #5 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
48816 Cohoctah, MI 121 2.9 mi
48429 Durand, MI 8,944 7.3 mi
48436 Gaines, MI 3,764 6.6 mi
48414 Bancroft, MI 2,492 6.8 mi
48855 Howell, MI 14,752 8.6 mi
48476 Vernon, MI 577 9.8 mi
48836 Fowlerville, MI 13,510 10.6 mi
48473 Swartz Creek, MI 22,507 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Livingston County

48843 standard
Howell, MI
Pop: 42,931
48116 standard
Brighton, MI
Pop: 26,432
48169 standard
Pinckney, MI
Pop: 20,813
48114 standard
Brighton, MI
Pop: 19,702
48855 standard
Howell, MI
Pop: 14,752
48836 standard
Fowlerville, MI
Pop: 13,510

Related Areas

Livingston County Byron, MI Michigan

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.

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