ZIP Code 48854
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Mason · Ingham County · Michigan
- Population
- 18,598
- Median income
- $94,716
- Median home value
- $248,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 39.3%
- Land area
- 288.8 sq mi
64/sq mi
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.5
Detroit
ZIP code 48854 in Mason, Michigan has a population of 18,598. The median household income is $94,716, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $248,600, 11% below the US average. 39.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48854 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 288.8 square miles in Mason, Ingham County, Michigan. The area is home to 18,598 residents, producing a population density of 64 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 48854 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48854 sits at $94,716 (29% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,464. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $248,600 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,202 per month, and 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48854 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ingham County, so you can benchmark 48854 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 48854
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$41,464
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 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?
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
$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.
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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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