PlainZIP

Metamora, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48455

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

7,974
47/sq mi
$103,835
Median income
$367,900
Median home value
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
47
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48455 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48455 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Metamora, Lapeer County, Michigan, home to 7,974 residents across 168.6 square miles, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48455 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,835 (42% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $52,568. Local economic indicators show a 4.2% poverty rate alongside 2.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $367,900 (68% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,285 monthly, and 94.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lapeer County, letting you compare 48455 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 48455

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Metamora, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48455.

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 48455, Metamora, 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

7,974

Population

168.6

Area (sq mi)

47

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 48455?

48.2

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$103,835

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$52,568

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48455 ranks nationally

Metamora, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,835 Top 17% higher than 83% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,261

Total Housing Units

3,166

Occupied Units

95

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.0%
Renter 6.0%

$367,900

Median Home Value

+68% vs state

$1,285

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

170

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+70%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48455 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 126
2021 +9.7% 138
2022 +14.7% 158
2023 +3.1% 163
2024 +4.4% 170

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 169 business establishments in ZIP 48455, employing approximately 1,015 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,281,000.

169

Businesses

1,015

Employees

$45.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 31 18.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 16.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 16 9.5%
Retail trade 14 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 14 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 12 7.1%
Manufacturing 11 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.5%
Wholesale trade 5 3.0%
Finance and insurance 5 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.8%

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 48455 vs 48371 →

ZIP 48455 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 48455 ranks #4 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 48455 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 48455 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
48371 Oxford, MI 23,155 6.7 mi
48440 Hadley, MI 157 6.3 mi
48428 Dryden, MI 5,027 7.1 mi
48446 Lapeer, MI 30,749 8.3 mi
48370 Oxford, MI 1,685 8.1 mi
48462 Ortonville, MI 13,266 9.3 mi
48412 Attica, MI 5,682 10.5 mi
48367 Leonard, MI 4,727 10.0 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
48421 standard
Columbiaville, MI
Pop: 6,647
48003 standard
Almont, MI
Pop: 6,070
48412 standard
Attica, MI
Pop: 5,682

Related Areas

Lapeer County Metamora, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48455 in? ▼
ZIP code 48455 (Metamora) 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 48455? ▼
ZIP code 48455 in Metamora, MI has a population of 7,974 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48455? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48455 is $103,835, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48455? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48455 is $367,900, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48455? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48455 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48455? ▼
ZIP code 48455 has 169 business establishments employing approximately 1,015 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48455? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48455 are: Construction (31), Professional, scientific, and technical services (28), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48455? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48455 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. 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 48455? ▼
In ZIP code 48455, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% 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 48455? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48455 is 32.4 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 48455? ▼
In ZIP code 48455, approximately 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48455? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48455 is 4.2% 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.