PlainZIP

Fowlerville, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48836

Livingston County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,510
56/sq mi
$90,592
Median income
$276,800
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fowlerville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
56
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48836 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48836 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fowlerville, Livingston County, Michigan, home to 13,510 residents across 240.8 square miles, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48836 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,592 (23% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $39,818. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $276,800 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $1,091 per month, and 90.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 48836 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Livingston County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48836

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fowlerville, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48836.

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 48836, Fowlerville, 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

13,510

Population

240.8

Area (sq mi)

56

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48836?

39.4

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$90,592

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$39,818

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48836 ranks nationally

Fowlerville, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,592 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,718

Total Housing Units

5,521

Occupied Units

197

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.2%
Renter 9.8%

$276,800

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,091

Median Rent

1991

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

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48836 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 125
2021 +11.4% 139
2022 +8.5% 151
2023 +10.8% 167
2024 +4.9% 175

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 228 business establishments in ZIP 48836, employing approximately 3,044 people with a combined annual payroll of $161,062,000.

228

Businesses

3,044

Employees

$161.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 54 23.7%
Retail trade 27 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 27 11.8%
Manufacturing 18 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 16 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 6.1%
Wholesale trade 10 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.4%
Health care and social assistance 10 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.0%
Finance and insurance 8 3.5%
Educational services 4 1.8%

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 48836 vs 48892 →

ZIP 48836 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 48836 ranks #2 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 48836 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 48836 ranks #2 of 6 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
48892 Webberville, MI 4,382 5.6 mi
48816 Cohoctah, MI 121 8.9 mi
48418 Byron, MI 4,312 10.6 mi
48843 Howell, MI 42,931 10.3 mi
48872 Perry, MI 7,840 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Livingston County

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Howell, MI
Pop: 42,931
48116 standard
Brighton, MI
Pop: 26,432
48169 standard
Pinckney, MI
Pop: 20,813
48114 standard
Brighton, MI
Pop: 19,702
48855 standard
Howell, MI
Pop: 14,752
48353 standard
Hartland, MI
Pop: 6,481

Related Areas

Livingston County Fowlerville, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48836 in? ▼
ZIP code 48836 (Fowlerville) is located in Livingston County, Michigan. Livingston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/livingston-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48836? ▼
ZIP code 48836 in Fowlerville, MI has a population of 13,510 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48836? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48836 is $90,592, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48836? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48836 is $276,800, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48836? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48836 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48836? ▼
ZIP code 48836 has 228 business establishments employing approximately 3,044 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48836? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48836 are: Construction (54), Retail trade (27), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48836? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48836 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 48836? ▼
In ZIP code 48836, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 48836? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48836 is 33.0 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 48836? ▼
In ZIP code 48836, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48836? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48836 is 6.2% 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.