Dansville, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48819
Ingham County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,701
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $110,833
- Median income Above-median income area
- $254,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dansville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48819 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 48819 (Dansville, MI) rose +15.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 155.4 in 2023 to 178.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48819 covers 114.9 square miles in Dansville, Ingham County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,701 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48819 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,833 (51% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,466. The poverty rate is 3.1%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $254,500 (16% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 93.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,010.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ingham County, so 48819 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 48819
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dansville, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48819.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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 48819, Dansville, 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
2,701
Population
114.9
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48819?
43.6
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
2.0%
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?
$110,833
Median Household Income
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$40,466
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48819 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Dansville, 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)
$110,833 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
961housing units
961
Total Housing Units
934
Occupied Units
27
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$254,500
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,010
Median Rent
1977
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
+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 48819 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48895
Williamston (48895)
11,189 residents
- 49251
Leslie (49251)
6,229 residents
- 49285
Stockbridge (49285)
5,720 residents
- 48892 4,382
Webberville (48892)
4,382 residents
- 48819 2,701
Dansville (48819)
2,701 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48819 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48819 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48819
Dansville (48819)
$110,833 median income
- 48895
Williamston (48895)
$93,418 median income
- 48892
Webberville (48892)
$89,125 median income
- 49251
Leslie (49251)
$85,253 median income
- 49285
Stockbridge (49285)
$73,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48819 ranks the highest of 5 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 48819, 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 (2,701 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 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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