ZIP Code 48819

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Dansville · Ingham County · Michigan

Population
2,701

24/sq mi

Median income
$110,833

▲ 45% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$254,500

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.4%

Median age 43.6

Land area
114.9 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48819 in Dansville, Michigan has a population of 2,701. The median household income is $110,833, which is 45% above the national average. Median home value is $254,500, 9% below the US average. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48819 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 114.9 square miles in Dansville, Ingham County, Michigan. The area is home to 2,701 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 48819 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48819 sits at $110,833 (51% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,466. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $254,500 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,010 per month, and 93.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48819 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ingham County, so you can benchmark 48819 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 48819

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48819.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48819, Dansville, 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

2,701

Population

114.9

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48819?

43.6

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$110,833

Median Household Income

+51% vs state

$40,466

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

961

Total Housing Units

934

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.1%
Renter 6.9%

$254,500

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,010

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+15.0%

YoY Change (2024)

179

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+79%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48819 have increased 15.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 122
2021 +12.7% 138
2022 +6.5% 147
2023 +5.9% 155
2024 +15.0% 179

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 36 business establishments in ZIP 48819, employing approximately 214 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,655,000.

36

Businesses

214

Employees

$12.7M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 19.4%
Retail trade 6 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 5 13.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 11.1%
Wholesale trade 3 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 8.3%

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 48819 vs 48895 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48895 Williamston, MI 11,189 9.8 mi
49285 Stockbridge, MI 5,720 6.5 mi
48892 Webberville, MI 4,382 8.4 mi
49251 Leslie, MI 6,229 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48819 in?
ZIP code 48819 (Dansville) is located in Ingham County, Michigan. Ingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ingham-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48819?
ZIP code 48819 in Dansville, MI has a population of 2,701 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48819?
The median household income in ZIP 48819 is $110,833, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48819?
The median home value in ZIP 48819 is $254,500, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48819?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48819 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48819?
ZIP code 48819 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 214 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48819?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48819 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48819?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48819 increased by 15.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 48819?
In ZIP code 48819, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 48819?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48819 is 30.9 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 48819?
In ZIP code 48819, approximately 93.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48819?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48819 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dansville, 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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