ZIP Code 48462
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Ortonville · Oakland County · Michigan
- Population
- 13,266
- Median income
- $105,699
- Median home value
- $343,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.8%
- Land area
- 123.4 sq mi
108/sq mi
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.1
Detroit
ZIP code 48462 in Ortonville, Michigan has a population of 13,266. The median household income is $105,699, which is 39% above the national average. Median home value is $343,600, 24% above the US average. 34.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48462 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 123.4 square miles in Ortonville, Oakland County, Michigan. The area is home to 13,266 residents, producing a population density of 108 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 48462 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48462 sits at $105,699 (44% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $53,468. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $343,600 (56% above the state average) with median rent at $965 per month, and 94.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48462 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oakland County, so you can benchmark 48462 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 48462
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48462.
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48462, Ortonville, 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
13,266
Population
123.4
Area (sq mi)
108
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48462?
47.1
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
2.3%
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?
$105,699
Median Household Income
+44% vs state
$53,468
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
33.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,272
Total Housing Units
5,170
Occupied Units
102
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$343,600
Median Home Value
+56% vs state
$965
Median Rent
1980
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
+3.5%
YoY Change (2024)
165
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+65%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48462 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 121 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 136 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 153 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 160 |
| 2024 | +3.5% | 165 |
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 261 business establishments in ZIP 48462, employing approximately 1,544 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,842,000.
261
Businesses
1,544
Employees
$62.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 58 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 12.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 10.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.5% |
| Information | 3 | 1.1% |
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 48462 vs 48348 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48348 | Clarkston, MI | 23,387 | 5.8 mi |
| 48438 | Goodrich, MI | 6,951 | 5.1 mi |
| 48440 | Hadley, MI | 157 | 7.1 mi |
| 48346 | Clarkston, MI | 22,567 | 8.8 mi |
| 48371 | Oxford, MI | 23,155 | 6.9 mi |
| 48411 | Atlas, MI | 156 | 8.0 mi |
| 48350 | Davisburg, MI | 7,100 | 9.2 mi |
| 48455 | Metamora, MI | 7,974 | 9.3 mi |
| 48359 | Lake Orion, MI | 8,044 | 11.5 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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