PlainZIP

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
$94,577
Median income
$348,400
Median home value
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $47,075. Poverty here runs at 5.5%, with unemployment measured at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $348,400 (59% above the state average) with median rent at $1,313 per month, and 78.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Livingston County, so you can benchmark 48843 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48843?

42.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$94,577

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$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

$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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.0%

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

What does housing look like?

19,340

Total Housing Units

18,740

Occupied Units

600

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.0%
Renter 22.0%

$348,400

Median Home Value

+59% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48843 vs 48169 →

ZIP 48843 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 48843 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48843 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 48843 ranks #4 of 7 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
48169 Pinckney, MI 20,813 7.4 mi
48855 Howell, MI 14,752 8.2 mi
48143 Lakeland, MI 32 8.4 mi
48116 Brighton, MI 26,432 8.6 mi
48139 Hamburg, MI 206 10.1 mi
48836 Fowlerville, MI 13,510 10.3 mi
48137 Gregory, MI 4,796 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Livingston County

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
48836 standard
Fowlerville, MI
Pop: 13,510
48353 standard
Hartland, MI
Pop: 6,481

Related Areas

Livingston County Howell, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.