48855 ZIP Code
Howell, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48855 |
| City/Town: | Howell |
| County: | Livingston |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,367 |
| Median Household Income: | $94,762 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,450 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,161 |
| Median Home Value: | $295,700 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6700, -83.9100 |
Population Information (48855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,367 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,329 | 50.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,038 | 49.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,072 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,029 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,178 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 910 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 949 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,248 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,995 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,142 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,035 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,203 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,606 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 665 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 335 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $295,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,471 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,161 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,956 | 96.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 205 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,106 | 85.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 850 | 14.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,229 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 136 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 279 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,939 | 26.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,584 | 23.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,391 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,716 | 24.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,184 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48855 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $94,762 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $108,126 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,457 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,450 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,365 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,125 | 97.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 240 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,590 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,840 | 84.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 880 | 10.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 405 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,501 | 94.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 28 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 117 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 101 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 609 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 271 | 1.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 346 | 2.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 223 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 56 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 47 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48855 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 75 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 96 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 187 | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 439 | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 572 | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 859 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 921 | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,566 | 26.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 699 | 11.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 542 | 9.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48855 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,539 | 80.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 496 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 15 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 13 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 902 | 11.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48855 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 166 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 887 | 10.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,259 | 15.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 236 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 870 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 232 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 106 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 430 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 805 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,015 | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 521 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 381 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 217 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.5% | 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 (48855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,735 | 96.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,626 | 83.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,145 | 25.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 603 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48855 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,752 | 79.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,871 | 31.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,557 | 26.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 175 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 44 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 255 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48855 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,061 | 82.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 316 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 28 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 83 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 305 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 173 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 95 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 100 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48855 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 48 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 559 | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,602 | 26.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,374 | 22.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 478 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 980 | 15.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 321 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 181 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 112 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 506 | 8.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48855 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 94 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 110 | 1.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,059 | 17.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,240 | 52.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,388 | 22.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 270 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48855 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,654 | 61.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,284 | 21.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 575 | 9.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 177 | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 234 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48855 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 116 | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,327 | 22.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,383 | 40.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,130 | 35.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48855 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 143 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 53 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 260 | 5.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 399 | 7.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,800 | 35.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,208 | 43.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 222 | 4.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 21 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48855 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,700 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $571 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,471 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.38 |
Households (48855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,956 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,949 | 66.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,553 | 26.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 878 | 14.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 881 | 14.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,866 | 31.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,806 | 30.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.74 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48855 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,638 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,879 | 28.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,109 | 61.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 154 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 466 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,359 | 20.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48855 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,005 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 236 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 192 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,757 | 43.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 758 | 18.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,062 | 26.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,534 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 874 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,338 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,735 | 10.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 123 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 731 | 42.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 881 | 50.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48855 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,197 | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,975 | 12.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,041 | 52.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 868 | 43.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 359 | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 66 | 3.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48855 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,799 | 96.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 150 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 568 | 378.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 568 | 378.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 568 | 378.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 122 | 81.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 106 | 70.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 78 | 52.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48855 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,295 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,766 | 96.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 529 | 3.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 134 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 136 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 115 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 144 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48855 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,956 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,647 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
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