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Howell, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48855

Livingston County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,752
63/sq mi
$108,442
Median income
$344,600
Median home value
36.8%
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 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
63
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48855 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48855 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Howell, Livingston County, Michigan, home to 14,752 residents across 235.7 square miles, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48855 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,442 (48% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $46,061. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. The typical home here is valued at $344,600 (57% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,501 monthly, and 89.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Livingston County, so you can benchmark 48855 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 48855

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Howell, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48855.

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 48855, 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

14,752

Population

235.7

Area (sq mi)

63

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48855?

39.2

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$108,442

Median Household Income

+48% vs state

$46,061

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

34.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48855 ranks nationally

Howell, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,442 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,489

Total Housing Units

6,162

Occupied Units

327

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$344,600

Median Home Value

+57% vs state

$1,501

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

+1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

171

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+71%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48855 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +71% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 122
2021 +11.6% 136
2022 +12.8% 154
2023 +9.8% 169
2024 +1.4% 171

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 263 business establishments in ZIP 48855, employing approximately 3,253 people with a combined annual payroll of $151,381,000.

263

Businesses

3,253

Employees

$151.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 64 24.3%
Retail trade 47 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 25 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 7.6%
Manufacturing 17 6.5%
Wholesale trade 17 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 13 4.9%
Health care and social assistance 10 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.7%
Finance and insurance 6 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.1%

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 48855 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 48855 ranks #3 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 48855 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 48855 ranks the highest of 5 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
48816 Cohoctah, MI 121 5.7 mi
48843 Howell, MI 42,931 8.2 mi
48418 Byron, MI 4,312 8.6 mi
48451 Linden, MI 14,767 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Livingston County

48843 standard
Howell, MI
Pop: 42,931
48116 standard
Brighton, MI
Pop: 26,432
48169 standard
Pinckney, MI
Pop: 20,813
48114 standard
Brighton, MI
Pop: 19,702
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 48855 in? ▼
ZIP code 48855 (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 48855? ▼
ZIP code 48855 in Howell, MI has a population of 14,752 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48855? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48855 is $108,442, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48855? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48855 is $344,600, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48855? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48855 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48855? ▼
ZIP code 48855 has 263 business establishments employing approximately 3,253 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48855? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48855 are: Construction (64), Retail trade (47), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48855? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48855 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 71%. 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 48855? ▼
In ZIP code 48855, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.8% 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 48855? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48855 is 34.5 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 48855? ▼
In ZIP code 48855, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48855? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48855 is 5.2% 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.