ZIP Code 48867

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Owosso · Shiawassee County · Michigan

Population
28,264

79/sq mi

Median income
$59,825

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$154,400

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.9%

Median age 42.7

Land area
356.9 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48867 in Owosso, Michigan has a population of 28,264. The median household income is $59,825, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $154,400, 44% below the US average. 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48867 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 356.9 square miles in Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan. The area is home to 28,264 residents, producing a population density of 79 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 48867 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48867 sits at $59,825 (18% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,234. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $154,400 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $828 per month, and 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48867 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shiawassee County, so you can benchmark 48867 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 48867

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48867.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48867, Owosso, 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

28,264

Population

356.9

Area (sq mi)

79

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48867?

42.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$59,825

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$35,234

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%

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

What does housing look like?

12,339

Total Housing Units

11,369

Occupied Units

970

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$154,400

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$828

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

170

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+70%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48867 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 118
2021 +14.6% 135
2022 +8.1% 146
2023 +8.0% 157
2024 +7.8% 170

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 614 business establishments in ZIP 48867, employing approximately 9,322 people with a combined annual payroll of $438,612,000.

614

Businesses

9,322

Employees

$438.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 99 16.1%
Retail trade 97 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 81 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 60 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 7.0%
Construction 40 6.5%
Manufacturing 36 5.9%
Finance and insurance 33 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 3.6%
Wholesale trade 21 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 17 2.8%
Information 14 2.3%
Educational services 12 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.5%

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 48867 vs 48841 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48841 Henderson, MI 826 8.1 mi
48817 Corunna, MI 6,422 7.6 mi
48414 Bancroft, MI 2,492 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48867 in?
ZIP code 48867 (Owosso) is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan. Shiawassee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shiawassee-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48867?
ZIP code 48867 in Owosso, MI has a population of 28,264 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48867?
The median household income in ZIP 48867 is $59,825, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48867?
The median home value in ZIP 48867 is $154,400, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48867?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48867 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48867?
ZIP code 48867 has 614 business establishments employing approximately 9,322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48867?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48867 are: Health care and social assistance (99), Retail trade (97), Other services (except public administration) (81). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48867?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48867 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. 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 48867?
In ZIP code 48867, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 48867?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48867 is 24.2 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 48867?
In ZIP code 48867, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48867?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48867 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Owosso, 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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