New Lothrop, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48460
Shiawassee County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,330
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $213,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Lothrop pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48460 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 48460 covers 87.3 square miles in New Lothrop, Shiawassee County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,330 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48460 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,000 (9% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,991. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 1.5%. Median home value is $213,900 (3% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $704; 85.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shiawassee County, so 48460 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 48460
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Lothrop, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48460.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48460, New Lothrop, 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
2,330
Population
87.3
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48460?
40.4
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$80,000
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$35,991
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
34.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48460 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
New Lothrop, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,000 Top 30% higher than 70% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,106housing units
1,106
Total Housing Units
1,036
Occupied Units
70
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$213,900
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$704
Median Rent
1971
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
+24.5%
YoY Change (2024)
185
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+85%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48460 have increased 24.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +10.1% | 117 |
| 2020 | +2.8% | 121 |
| 2021 | +4.9% | 126 |
| 2022 | +24.5% | 157 |
| 2024 | – | 185 |
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 44 business establishments in ZIP 48460, employing approximately 232 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,778,000.
44
Businesses
232
Employees
$9.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 13.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 13.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 11.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.8% |
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 48460 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48433
Flushing (48433)
26,497 residents
- 48457 8,436
Montrose (48457)
8,436 residents
- 48616 7,513
Chesaning (48616)
7,513 residents
- 48817 6,422
Corunna (48817)
6,422 residents
- 48449 3,147
Lennon (48449)
3,147 residents
- 48417 2,983
Burt (48417)
2,983 residents
- 48460 2,330
New Lothrop (48460)
2,330 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48460 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48460 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48433
Flushing (48433)
$81,513 median income
- 48460
New Lothrop (48460)
$80,000 median income
- 48417
Burt (48417)
$72,422 median income
- 48457
Montrose (48457)
$71,090 median income
- 48449
Lennon (48449)
$69,545 median income
- 48616
Chesaning (48616)
$66,819 median income
- 48817
Corunna (48817)
$55,194 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48460 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48460, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,330 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48460 in?
ZIP code 48460 (New Lothrop) is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan. Shiawassee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shiawassee-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48460?
ZIP code 48460 in New Lothrop, MI has a population of 2,330 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48460?
The median household income in ZIP 48460 is $80,000, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48460?
The median home value in ZIP 48460 is $213,900, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48460?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48460 is White at 98.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48460?
ZIP code 48460 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 232 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48460?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48460 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48460?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48460 increased by 24.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. 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 48460?
In ZIP code 48460, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 48460?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48460 is 34.9 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 48460?
In ZIP code 48460, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48460?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48460 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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