ZIP Code 48855
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Howell · Livingston County · Michigan
- Population
- 14,752
- Median income
- $108,442
- Median home value
- $344,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.8%
- Land area
- 235.7 sq mi
63/sq mi
▲ 42% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.2
Detroit
ZIP code 48855 in Howell, Michigan has a population of 14,752. The median household income is $108,442, which is 42% above the national average. Median home value is $344,600, 24% above the US average. 36.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48855 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 235.7 square miles in Howell, Livingston County, Michigan. The area is home to 14,752 residents, producing a population density of 63 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 48855 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48855 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $344,600 (57% above the state average) with median rent at $1,501 per month, and 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48855 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 48855
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48855.
- Construction
Construction
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 25
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 21
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 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 48855, Howell, 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
14,752
Population
235.7
Area (sq mi)
63
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48855?
39.2
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
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?
$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
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?
6,489
Total Housing Units
6,162
Occupied Units
327
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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