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 Moderate-density area
- $73,375
- Median income Near-median income area
- $210,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 49285 (Stockbridge, MI) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 162.3 in 2023 to 176.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,806. The poverty rate is 6.3%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $210,100 (4% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $858; 82.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ingham County, so 49285 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 49285
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stockbridge, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 49285.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 49285?
50.8
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
1.8%
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?
$73,375
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$39,806
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
34.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 49285 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Stockbridge, 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)
$73,375 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
2,800housing units
2,800
Total Housing Units
2,629
Occupied Units
171
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,100
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 49285
Stockbridge (49285)
5,720 residents
- 48137
Gregory (48137)
4,796 residents
- 48819
Dansville (48819)
2,701 residents
- 49259
Munith (49259)
2,523 residents
- 49272
Pleasant Lake (49272)
2,417 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 49285 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 49285 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48819
Dansville (48819)
$110,833 median income
- 49272
Pleasant Lake (49272)
$84,107 median income
- 48137
Gregory (48137)
$78,973 median income
- 49285
Stockbridge (49285)
$73,375 median income
- 49259
Munith (49259)
$66,500 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 49285, 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 (5,720 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 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.
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