ZIP Code 48864
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Okemos · Ingham County · Michigan
- Population
- 20,148
- Median income
- $121,103
- Median home value
- $378,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 75.5%
- Land area
- 55.9 sq mi
361/sq mi
▲ 59% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 36% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.7
Detroit
ZIP code 48864 in Okemos, Michigan has a population of 20,148. The median household income is $121,103, which is 59% above the national average. Median home value is $378,700, 36% above the US average. 75.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48864 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.9 square miles in Okemos, Ingham County, Michigan. The area is home to 20,148 residents, producing a population density of 361 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 48864 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48864 sits at $121,103 (65% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $63,593. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $378,700 (72% above the state average) with median rent at $1,334 per month, and 67.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48864 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 75.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ingham County, so you can benchmark 48864 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 48864
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48864.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
168 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
151 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
144 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
84 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 48864, Okemos, 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
20,148
Population
55.9
Area (sq mi)
361
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48864?
37.7
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
25.9%
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?
$121,103
Median Household Income
+65% vs state
$63,593
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 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?
9,744
Total Housing Units
8,911
Occupied Units
833
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$378,700
Median Home Value
+72% vs state
$1,334
Median Rent
1984
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
+0.0%
YoY Change (2024)
177
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+77%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48864 have increased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 130 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 141 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 157 |
| 2023 | +12.2% | 177 |
| 2024 | +0.0% | 177 |
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 924 business establishments in ZIP 48864, employing approximately 14,081 people with a combined annual payroll of $732,969,000.
924
Businesses
14,081
Employees
$733.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 168 | 18.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 151 | 16.3% |
| Retail trade | 144 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 87 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 84 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 80 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 4.8% |
| Construction | 37 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 25 | 2.7% |
| Information | 17 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 48864 vs 48825 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48825 | East Lansing, MI | 12,596 | 4.2 mi |
| 48840 | Haslett, MI | 12,501 | 5.0 mi |
| 48823 | East Lansing, MI | 51,302 | 4.8 mi |
| 48910 | Lansing, MI | 34,560 | 5.9 mi |
| 48895 | Williamston, MI | 11,189 | 6.5 mi |
| 48912 | Lansing, MI | 17,035 | 6.5 mi |
| 48854 | Mason, MI | 18,598 | 8.6 mi |
| 48808 | Bath, MI | 5,178 | 8.8 mi |
| 48933 | Lansing, MI | 2,530 | 7.8 mi |
| 48842 | Holt, MI | 20,432 | 8.2 mi |
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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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