Howell, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48843
Livingston County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,931
- 184/sq mi High-density area
- $94,577
- Median income Above-median income area
- $348,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Howell pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 184
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48843 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 48843 (Howell, MI) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.5 in 2023 to 176.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48843 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Howell, Livingston County, Michigan, with 42,931 residents across 233.2 square miles, a density of 184 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48843 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,577 (29% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,075. The poverty rate is 5.5%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $348,400 (59% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 78.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,313.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Livingston County, so 48843 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 48843
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Howell, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48843.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
166 establishments
- Construction
Construction
154 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
126 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
115 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
106 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 48843, Howell, 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
42,931
Population
233.2
Area (sq mi)
184
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48843?
42.0
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
3.3%
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?
$94,577
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$47,075
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48843 ranks nationally
Howell, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$94,577 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US 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
19,340housing units
19,340
Total Housing Units
18,740
Occupied Units
600
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$348,400
Median Home Value
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$1,313
Median Rent
1995
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48843 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 128 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 141 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 160 |
| 2023 | +3.4% | 166 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 176 |
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 1,128 business establishments in ZIP 48843, employing approximately 15,829 people with a combined annual payroll of $786,483,000.
1,128
Businesses
15,829
Employees
$786.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 166 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 154 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 126 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 115 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 106 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 97 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 78 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 58 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 54 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 1.9% |
| Information | 19 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 48843 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48843
Howell (48843)
42,931 residents
- 48116
Brighton (48116)
26,432 residents
- 48169
Pinckney (48169)
20,813 residents
- 48855 14,752
Howell (48855)
14,752 residents
- 48836 13,510
Fowlerville (48836)
13,510 residents
- 48137 4,796
Gregory (48137)
4,796 residents
- 48139 206
Hamburg (48139)
206 residents
- 48143 32
Lakeland (48143)
32 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48843 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48843 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48169
Pinckney (48169)
$109,329 median income
- 48855
Howell (48855)
$108,442 median income
- 48116
Brighton (48116)
$106,763 median income
- 48843
Howell (48843)
$94,577 median income
- 48836
Fowlerville (48836)
$90,592 median income
- 48137
Gregory (48137)
$78,973 median income
- 48139
Hamburg (48139)
$47,188 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48843 ranks #4 of 7 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 48843, 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 (42,931 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 48843 in?
ZIP code 48843 (Howell) 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 48843?
ZIP code 48843 in Howell, MI has a population of 42,931 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48843?
The median household income in ZIP 48843 is $94,577, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48843?
The median home value in ZIP 48843 is $348,400, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48843?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48843 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48843?
ZIP code 48843 has 1,128 business establishments employing approximately 15,829 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48843?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48843 are: Retail trade (166), Construction (154), Health care and social assistance (126). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48843?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48843 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 48843?
In ZIP code 48843, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.0% 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 48843?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48843 is 28.9 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 48843?
In ZIP code 48843, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48843?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48843 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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