ZIP Code 48428

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Dryden · Lapeer County · Michigan

Population
5,027

57/sq mi

Median income
$100,033

▲ 31% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$311,600

▲ 12% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.0%

Median age 43.5

Land area
88.7 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48428 in Dryden, Michigan has a population of 5,027. The median household income is $100,033, which is 31% above the national average. Median home value is $311,600, 12% above the US average. 23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48428 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 88.7 square miles in Dryden, Lapeer County, Michigan. The area is home to 5,027 residents, producing a population density of 57 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 48428 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48428 sits at $100,033 (36% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $45,523. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $311,600 (42% above the state average) with median rent at $1,165 per month, and 92.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48428 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lapeer County, so you can benchmark 48428 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 48428

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48428.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48428, Dryden, 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

5,027

Population

88.7

Area (sq mi)

57

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48428?

43.5

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$100,033

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$45,523

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

37.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,078

Total Housing Units

1,985

Occupied Units

93

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.2%
Renter 7.8%

$311,600

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$1,165

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48428 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.4% 118
2021 +11.2% 131
2022 +18.4% 155
2023 +10.7% 171
2024 +1.9% 174

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 76 business establishments in ZIP 48428, employing approximately 371 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,728,000.

76

Businesses

371

Employees

$15.7M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 26.3%
Other services (except public administration) 11 14.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 11.8%
Manufacturing 6 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 7.9%
Finance and insurance 5 6.6%
Retail trade 4 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.0%

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 Code City Population Distance
48367 Leonard, MI 4,727 6.6 mi
48003 Almont, MI 6,070 5.5 mi
48455 Metamora, MI 7,974 7.1 mi
48412 Attica, MI 5,682 8.7 mi
48370 Oxford, MI 1,685 7.2 mi
48065 Romeo, MI 10,547 8.4 mi
48444 Imlay City, MI 9,327 9.9 mi
48371 Oxford, MI 23,155 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48428 in?
ZIP code 48428 (Dryden) is located in Lapeer County, Michigan. Lapeer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lapeer-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48428?
ZIP code 48428 in Dryden, MI has a population of 5,027 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48428?
The median household income in ZIP 48428 is $100,033, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48428?
The median home value in ZIP 48428 is $311,600, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48428?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48428 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48428?
ZIP code 48428 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 371 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48428?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48428 are: Construction (20), Other services (except public administration) (11), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48428?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48428 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 48428?
In ZIP code 48428, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 48428?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48428 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 48428?
In ZIP code 48428, approximately 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48428?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48428 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dryden, 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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