Williamston, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48895
Ingham County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,189
- 52/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $93,418
- Median income Above-median income area
- $294,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 47.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Williamston pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 52
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48895 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48895 (Williamston, MI) rose +12.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.8 in 2023 to 186.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48895 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Williamston, Ingham County, Michigan, home to 11,189 residents across 215.2 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48895 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,418 (27% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,667. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $294,600 (34% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 85.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $945.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ingham County, so 48895 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 48895
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williamston, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48895.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
25 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48895, Williamston, 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
11,189
Population
215.2
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48895?
48.4
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
0.9%
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?
$93,418
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$53,667
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48895 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Williamston, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$93,418 Top 16% higher than 84% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,022housing units
5,022
Total Housing Units
4,784
Occupied Units
238
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,600
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$945
Median Rent
1978
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
+12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48895 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 129 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 143 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 157 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 166 |
| 2024 | +12.3% | 186 |
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 270 business establishments in ZIP 48895, employing approximately 2,527 people with a combined annual payroll of $140,452,000.
270
Businesses
2,527
Employees
$140.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 26 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.7% |
| Information | 6 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.1% |
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 48895 vs 48864 →
ZIP 48895 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48864
Okemos (48864)
20,148 residents
- 48840
Haslett (48840)
12,501 residents
- 48895
Williamston (48895)
11,189 residents
- 48872 7,840
Perry (48872)
7,840 residents
- 48892 4,382
Webberville (48892)
4,382 residents
- 48819 2,701
Dansville (48819)
2,701 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48895 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48895 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48864
Okemos (48864)
$121,103 median income
- 48819
Dansville (48819)
$110,833 median income
- 48895
Williamston (48895)
$93,418 median income
- 48892
Webberville (48892)
$89,125 median income
- 48872
Perry (48872)
$79,333 median income
- 48840
Haslett (48840)
$73,408 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48895 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48895, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,189 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48895 in?
ZIP code 48895 (Williamston) is located in Ingham County, Michigan. Ingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ingham-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48895?
ZIP code 48895 in Williamston, MI has a population of 11,189 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48895?
The median household income in ZIP 48895 is $93,418, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48895?
The median home value in ZIP 48895 is $294,600, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48895?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48895 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48895?
ZIP code 48895 has 270 business establishments employing approximately 2,527 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48895?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48895 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (33), Other services (except public administration) (32), Construction (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48895?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48895 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 48895?
In ZIP code 48895, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.8% 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 48895?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48895 is 24.5 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 48895?
In ZIP code 48895, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48895?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48895 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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