ZIP Code 48836
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Fowlerville · Livingston County · Michigan
- Population
- 13,510
- Median income
- $90,592
- Median home value
- $276,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.9%
- Land area
- 240.8 sq mi
56/sq mi
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▼ 0% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.4
Detroit
ZIP code 48836 in Fowlerville, Michigan has a population of 13,510. The median household income is $90,592, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $276,800, 0% below the US average. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48836 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 240.8 square miles in Fowlerville, Livingston County, Michigan. The area is home to 13,510 residents, producing a population density of 56 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 48836 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48836 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 48836 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Livingston County, so you can benchmark 48836 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 48836
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48836.
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Manufacturing 18
Manufacturing
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 16
Accommodation and food services
16 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 48836?
39.4
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
0.8%
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?
$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
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?
5,718
Total Housing Units
5,521
Occupied Units
197
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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