48843 ZIP Code
Howell, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48843 |
| City/Town: | Howell |
| County: | Livingston |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 46,734 |
| Median Household Income: | $89,542 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,991 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,747 |
| Median Home Value: | $305,000 |
| Land Area: | 89.6 sq miles
232.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.6 sq miles
6.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.5756, -83.9234 |
Population Information (48843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,734 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,175 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,559 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,633 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,613 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,734 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,883 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,508 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,725 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,519 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,639 | 14.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,459 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,273 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,428 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,444 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 876 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $305,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,191 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,747 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,057 | 96.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 690 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,882 | 76.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,175 | 23.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 32,363 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 238 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,063 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,769 | 24.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,021 | 24.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,287 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,864 | 27.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,121 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48843 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $89,542 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $108,420 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $113,759 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,991 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,590 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,266 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,308 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,594 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 21,092 | 86.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,242 | 9.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 874 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 58 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 44,019 | 94.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 355 | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 155 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 408 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 22 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 404 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,371 | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,012 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,441 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 858 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 171 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 412 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48843 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 291 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 394 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 960 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,219 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,872 | 10.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,770 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,485 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,668 | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,272 | 12.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,126 | 11.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48843 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,305 | 79.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,295 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 94 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 269 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 92 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,768 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48843 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 84 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,546 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,403 | 18.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 735 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,095 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 903 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 240 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,770 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,355 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,018 | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,479 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 961 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 677 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 44,435 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 38,510 | 82.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,669 | 27.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,724 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48843 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,998 | 77.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,030 | 33.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,425 | 24.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 640 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 356 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 860 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48843 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,928 | 69.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,045 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 406 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 486 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,118 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,208 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 868 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 688 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48843 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 121 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,713 | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,968 | 26.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,132 | 22.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,528 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,360 | 12.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,211 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 911 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 353 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,450 | 7.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48843 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 143 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,459 | 7.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,896 | 20.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,980 | 42.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,480 | 23.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 789 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48843 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 14,449 | 80.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,139 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,999 | 11.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 173 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 171 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 98 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48843 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 720 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,226 | 28.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,831 | 43.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,280 | 23.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48843 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 328 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 249 | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 571 | 4.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,287 | 9.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,326 | 31.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,688 | 41.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,347 | 9.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 86 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48843 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,791 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $616 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,191 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.38 |
Households (48843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,057 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,866 | 54.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,975 | 22.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,876 | 15.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,293 | 23.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,292 | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,382 | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48843 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,135 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,617 | 34.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,339 | 54.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 391 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,665 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,866 | 25.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48843 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,345 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 589 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 499 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,228 | 40.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,332 | 22.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,697 | 26.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 36,983 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,344 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 46,159 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,705 | 10.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 574 | 12.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,096 | 44.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,035 | 43.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48843 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 41,197 | 88.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,008 | 10.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,694 | 53.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,238 | 44.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 504 | 10.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 76 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48843 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 45,457 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 345 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,277 | 370.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,277 | 370.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,277 | 370.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 453 | 131.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 364 | 105.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 198 | 57.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48843 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 44,101 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 42,613 | 96.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,488 | 3.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 582 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 444 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 280 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 182 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48843 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,057 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,061 | 94.5% | 89.4% |
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