ZIP Code 48867
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Owosso · Shiawassee County · Michigan
- Population
- 28,264
- Median income
- $59,825
- Median home value
- $154,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.9%
- Land area
- 356.9 sq mi
79/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.7
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
99 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
97 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
81 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
43 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48867?
42.7
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
1.1%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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.
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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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