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Stockbridge, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49285

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

5,720
30/sq mi
$73,375
Median income
$210,100
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49285 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49285 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan, home to 5,720 residents across 192.6 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49285 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,375 (0% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $39,806. Local economic indicators show a 6.3% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $210,100 (4% below the state average), median rent at $858 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ingham County, so you can benchmark 49285 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 49285

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stockbridge, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49285.

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 49285, Stockbridge, 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

5,720

Population

192.6

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49285?

50.8

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$73,375

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$39,806

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

34.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 49285 ranks nationally

Stockbridge, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,375 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,800

Total Housing Units

2,629

Occupied Units

171

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$210,100

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$858

Median Rent

1983

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

176

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+76%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 49285 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.0% 128
2021 +9.7% 141
2022 +13.2% 160
2023 +1.7% 162
2024 +8.7% 176

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 92 business establishments in ZIP 49285, employing approximately 451 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,694,000.

92

Businesses

451

Employees

$19.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 18.5%
Other services (except public administration) 16 17.4%
Retail trade 12 13.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 7 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.5%
Wholesale trade 5 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.4%
Information 4 4.3%
Manufacturing 3 3.3%
Finance and insurance 3 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.3%

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 49285 vs 49259 →

ZIP 49285 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 49285 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 49285 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 49285 ranks #4 of 5 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
49259 Munith, MI 2,523 6.7 mi
48137 Gregory, MI 4,796 7.0 mi
48819 Dansville, MI 2,701 6.5 mi
49272 Pleasant Lake, MI 2,417 8.7 mi

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Pop: 51,302
48911 standard
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Pop: 40,111
48910 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 34,560
48906 standard
Lansing, MI
Pop: 26,634
48842 standard
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Pop: 20,432
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Pop: 20,148

Related Areas

Ingham County Stockbridge, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49285 in? ▼
ZIP code 49285 (Stockbridge) 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 49285? ▼
ZIP code 49285 in Stockbridge, MI has a population of 5,720 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49285? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49285 is $73,375, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49285? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49285 is $210,100, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49285? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49285 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49285? ▼
ZIP code 49285 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 451 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 49285? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 49285 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (16), Retail trade (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 49285? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 49285 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 49285? ▼
In ZIP code 49285, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 49285? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 49285 is 34.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49285? ▼
In ZIP code 49285, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49285? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49285 is 6.3% 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.