PlainZIP

Dryden, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48428

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

5,027
57/sq mi
$100,033
Median income
$311,600
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dryden pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
57
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48428 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48428 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dryden, Lapeer County, Michigan, home to 5,027 residents across 88.7 square miles, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48428 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,033 (36% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $45,523. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. Median home value sits at $311,600 (42% above the state average), median rent at $1,165 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 37 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48428, plus 6 more within Lapeer County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 48428

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dryden, MI

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,027

Population

88.7

Area (sq mi)

57

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 48428 ranks nationally

Dryden, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,033 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 48428 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 48428 ranks #7 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 48428 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 48428 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Lapeer County

48446 standard
Lapeer, MI
Pop: 30,749
48444 standard
Imlay City, MI
Pop: 9,327
48461 standard
North Branch, MI
Pop: 8,428
48455 standard
Metamora, MI
Pop: 7,974
48421 standard
Columbiaville, MI
Pop: 6,647
48003 standard
Almont, MI
Pop: 6,070

Related Areas

Lapeer County Dryden, MI Michigan

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.

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