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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
$94,716
Median income
$248,600
Median home value
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,464. Poverty here runs at 4.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.0%. The typical home here is valued at $248,600 (13% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,202 monthly, and 83.0% of units 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. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Ingham County, letting you compare 48854 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 48854

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mason, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48854.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48854?

41.5

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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

How ZIP 48854 ranks nationally

Mason, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$94,716 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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.3%

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

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48854 vs 48842 →

ZIP 48854 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 48854 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 48854 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 48854 ranks #2 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
48842 Holt, MI 20,432 5.7 mi
49251 Leslie, MI 6,229 8.3 mi
48864 Okemos, MI 20,148 8.6 mi
48825 East Lansing, MI 12,596 10.1 mi
48910 Lansing, MI 34,560 8.8 mi
48911 Lansing, MI 40,111 8.8 mi
49264 Onondaga, MI 1,992 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ingham County

48823 standard
East Lansing, MI
Pop: 51,302
48911 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 40,111
48910 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 34,560
48906 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 26,634
48842 standard
Holt, MI
Pop: 20,432
48864 standard
Okemos, MI
Pop: 20,148

Related Areas

Ingham County Mason, MI Michigan

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.

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