Ortonville, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48462
Oakland County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,266
- 108/sq mi High-density area
- $105,699
- Median income Above-median income area
- $343,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ortonville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 108
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48462 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48462 (Ortonville, MI) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 159.6 in 2023 to 165.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48462 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ortonville, Oakland County, Michigan, home to 13,266 residents across 123.4 square miles, a density of 108 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48462 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,699 (44% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,468. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $343,600 (56% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 94.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $965.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oakland County, so 48462 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 48462
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ortonville, MI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$53,468
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
33.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48462 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Ortonville, 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)
$105,699 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
5,272housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 48462 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48348
Clarkston (48348)
23,387 residents
- 48371
Oxford (48371)
23,155 residents
- 48346
Clarkston (48346)
22,567 residents
- 48462
Ortonville (48462)
13,266 residents
- 48359 8,044
Lake Orion (48359)
8,044 residents
- 48455 7,974
Metamora (48455)
7,974 residents
- 48350 7,100
Davisburg (48350)
7,100 residents
- 48438 6,951
Goodrich (48438)
6,951 residents
- 48440 157
Hadley (48440)
157 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48462 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48462 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48440
Hadley (48440)
$153,173 median income
- 48348
Clarkston (48348)
$129,410 median income
- 48371
Oxford (48371)
$111,239 median income
- 48350
Davisburg (48350)
$110,042 median income
- 48438
Goodrich (48438)
$106,796 median income
- 48462
Ortonville (48462)
$105,699 median income
- 48455
Metamora (48455)
$103,835 median income
- 48346
Clarkston (48346)
$101,477 median income
- 48359
Lake Orion (48359)
$93,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48462 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48462, 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 (13,266 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 48462 in?
ZIP code 48462 (Ortonville) 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 48462?
ZIP code 48462 in Ortonville, MI has a population of 13,266 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48462?
The median household income in ZIP 48462 is $105,699, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48462?
The median home value in ZIP 48462 is $343,600, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48462?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48462 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48462?
ZIP code 48462 has 261 business establishments employing approximately 1,544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48462?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48462 are: Construction (58), Retail trade (33), Health care and social assistance (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48462?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48462 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. 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 48462?
In ZIP code 48462, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.8% 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 48462?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48462 is 33.6 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 48462?
In ZIP code 48462, approximately 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48462?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48462 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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