Mason, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48854
Ingham County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,598
- 64/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $94,716
- Median income Above-median income area
- $248,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mason pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 64
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48854 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 48854 (Mason, MI) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.3 in 2023 to 179.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48854 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mason, Ingham County, Michigan, home to 18,598 residents across 288.8 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48854 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,716 (29% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,464. The poverty rate is 4.9%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $248,600 (13% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,202; 83.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ingham County, so 48854 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 48854
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mason, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48854.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 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 48854, Mason, 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
18,598
Population
288.8
Area (sq mi)
64
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48854?
41.5
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
2.7%
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?
$94,716
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$41,464
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48854 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Mason, 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)
$94,716 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
7,795housing units
7,795
Total Housing Units
7,487
Occupied Units
308
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,600
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,202
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48854 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 132 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 146 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 166 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 173 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 180 |
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 364 business establishments in ZIP 48854, employing approximately 6,014 people with a combined annual payroll of $364,045,000.
364
Businesses
6,014
Employees
$364.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 13.7% |
| Construction | 44 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.9% |
| Information | 6 | 1.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
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 48854 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48911
Lansing (48911)
40,111 residents
- 48910
Lansing (48910)
34,560 residents
- 48842
Holt (48842)
20,432 residents
- 48864
Okemos (48864)
20,148 residents
- 48854
Mason (48854)
18,598 residents
- 48825 12,596
East Lansing (48825)
12,596 residents
- 49251 6,229
Leslie (49251)
6,229 residents
- 49264 1,992
Onondaga (49264)
1,992 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48854 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48854 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48864
Okemos (48864)
$121,103 median income
- 48854
Mason (48854)
$94,716 median income
- 49264
Onondaga (49264)
$92,188 median income
- 48842
Holt (48842)
$88,340 median income
- 49251
Leslie (49251)
$85,253 median income
- 48911
Lansing (48911)
$56,631 median income
- 48910
Lansing (48910)
$54,712 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48854 ranks #2 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 48854, 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 (18,598 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 48854 in?
ZIP code 48854 (Mason) 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 48854?
ZIP code 48854 in Mason, MI has a population of 18,598 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48854?
The median household income in ZIP 48854 is $94,716, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48854?
The median home value in ZIP 48854 is $248,600, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48854?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48854 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48854?
ZIP code 48854 has 364 business establishments employing approximately 6,014 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48854?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48854 are: Retail trade (50), Construction (44), Other services (except public administration) (43). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48854?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48854 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 48854?
In ZIP code 48854, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% 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 48854?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48854 is 23.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48854?
In ZIP code 48854, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48854?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48854 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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