PlainZIP

Holly, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48442

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

20,669
93/sq mi
$86,575
Median income
$265,800
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
93
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48442 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48442 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan, with 20,669 residents across 221.3 square miles, a density of 93 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48442 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,575 (18% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $45,492. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.9%. Median home value sits at $265,800 (21% above the state average), median rent at $1,283 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. To put 48442 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Oakland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48442

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holly, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48442.

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 48442, Holly, 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

20,669

Population

221.3

Area (sq mi)

93

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48442?

42.3

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.6%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$86,575

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$45,492

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

35.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48442 ranks nationally

Holly, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,575 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,767

Total Housing Units

9,348

Occupied Units

419

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$265,800

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$1,283

Median Rent

1988

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48442 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 124
2021 +11.6% 138
2022 +11.7% 154
2023 +6.4% 164
2024 +5.9% 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 414 business establishments in ZIP 48442, employing approximately 5,750 people with a combined annual payroll of $325,445,000.

414

Businesses

5,750

Employees

$325.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 74 17.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 12.8%
Retail trade 45 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 39 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 37 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 7.5%
Manufacturing 29 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 28 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 4.1%
Wholesale trade 14 3.4%
Finance and insurance 12 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.9%
Information 8 1.9%

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 48442 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 48442 ranks #3 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 48442 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 48442 ranks #null 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
48350 Davisburg, MI 7,100 5.0 mi
48439 Grand Blanc, MI 49,209 8.7 mi
48356 Highland, MI 8,407 9.5 mi
48430 Fenton, MI 36,738 7.4 mi
48357 Highland, MI 8,170 9.6 mi
48383 White Lake, MI 12,701 9.9 mi
48411 Atlas, MI 156 10.6 mi
48438 Goodrich, MI 6,951 10.5 mi
48353 Hartland, MI 6,481 11.5 mi
48386 White Lake, MI 17,434 11.3 mi

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Pop: 41,369
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Pop: 32,798
48322 standard
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Pop: 31,265
48071 standard
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Pop: 29,694
48237 standard
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Pop: 29,319
48309 standard
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Pop: 29,135

Related Areas

Oakland County Holly, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48442 in? ▼
ZIP code 48442 (Holly) is located in Oakland County, Michigan. Oakland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oakland-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48442? ▼
ZIP code 48442 in Holly, MI has a population of 20,669 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48442? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48442 is $86,575, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48442? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48442 is $265,800, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48442? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48442 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48442? ▼
ZIP code 48442 has 414 business establishments employing approximately 5,750 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48442? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48442 are: Construction (74), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (53), Retail trade (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48442? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48442 increased by 5.9% 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 48442? ▼
In ZIP code 48442, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 48442? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48442 is 35.5 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 48442? ▼
In ZIP code 48442, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48442? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48442 is 8.4% 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.