PlainZIP

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
$105,699
Median income
$343,600
Median home value
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $53,468. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.1%. Median home value sits at $343,600 (56% above the state average), median rent at $965 a month, and owner-occupancy at 94.4%.

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. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Oakland County, letting you compare 48462 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 48462

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ortonville, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48462.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48462?

47.1

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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

How ZIP 48462 ranks nationally

Ortonville, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,699 Top 16% higher than 84% 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

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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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%

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

Owner 94.4%
Renter 5.6%

$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 48462 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 48462 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 48462 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 48462 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Oakland County

48307 standard
Rochester, MI
Pop: 41,369
48073 standard
Royal Oak, MI
Pop: 32,798
48322 standard
West Bloomfield, MI
Pop: 31,265
48071 standard
Madison Heights, MI
Pop: 29,694
48237 standard
Oak Park, MI
Pop: 29,319
48309 standard
Rochester, MI
Pop: 29,135

Related Areas

Oakland County Ortonville, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.