PlainZIP

Owosso, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48867

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

28,264
79/sq mi
$59,825
Median income
$154,400
Median home value
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Owosso pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
79
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48867 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48867 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan, with 28,264 residents across 356.9 square miles, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48867 reports a modest median household income of $59,825 (18% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,234. Poverty here runs at 14.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. The typical home here is valued at $154,400 (30% below the state average); renters pay a median of $828 monthly, and 76.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 48867 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Shiawassee County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48867

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Owosso, MI

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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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

How ZIP 48867 ranks nationally

Owosso, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,825 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 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)

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48867 vs 48841 →

ZIP 48867 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 48867 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48867 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 48867 ranks #3 of 4 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
48841 Henderson, MI 826 8.1 mi
48817 Corunna, MI 6,422 7.6 mi
48414 Bancroft, MI 2,492 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shiawassee County

48429 standard
Durand, MI
Pop: 8,944
48872 standard
Perry, MI
Pop: 7,840
48848 standard
Laingsburg, MI
Pop: 7,789
48817 standard
Corunna, MI
Pop: 6,422
48449 standard
Lennon, MI
Pop: 3,147
48414 standard
Bancroft, MI
Pop: 2,492

Related Areas

Shiawassee County Owosso, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.