48855 ZIP Code, Howell, MI
48855 is a ZIP code in Howell, Michigan in Livingston County. It covers 91 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48816, 48843 and 48418. 16,668 people live here in 6,162 households. With about 183 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $108,442, above the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Howell, MI
- County: Livingston County
- Land area: 91 sq mi
- Population: 16,668
- Median household income: $108,442
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 16,668 |
| Households | 6,162 |
| Median household income | $108,442 |
| Income per person | $46,061 |
| Median age | 39.2 |
| Homeowners | 89.9% |
| Median home value | $344,600 |
| Median rent | $1,501 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 34.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% |
| Broadband internet | 93.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.6% |
| $10–15K | 1.2% |
| $15–25K | 2.8% |
| $25–35K | 4.1% |
| $35–50K | 10.4% |
| $50–75K | 12.0% |
| $75–100K | 12.3% |
| $100–150K | 26.2% |
| $150–200K | 14.1% |
| $200K+ | 15.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.3% |
| 10–19 | 12.8% |
| 20–24 | 6.2% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–44 | 13.5% |
| 45–54 | 12.5% |
| 55–64 | 13.4% |
| 65–74 | 10.5% |
| 75+ | 5.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 64.8% |
| Owned outright | 20.8% |
| Rented | 9.4% |
| Vacant | 4.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.3% |
| Townhome | 4.5% |
| 2–4 units | 2.2% |
| 5–19 units | 9.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.5% |
| Mobile / other | 1.3% |
Businesses in 48855
263 business establishments with 3,253 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 64
- Retail Trade: 47
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 25
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 21
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 20
- Manufacturing: 17
- Wholesale Trade: 17
- Accommodation and Food Services: 13
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48816 (6.5 mi)
- 48843 — Howell city, MI (7.4 mi)
- 48418 — Byron village, MI (8.6 mi)
- 48836 — Fowlerville village, MI (9.1 mi)
- 48451 — Linden city, MI (9.5 mi)
- 48353 — Hartland CDP, MI (9.6 mi)
- 48430 — Fenton city, MI (9.6 mi)
- 48114 — Brighton city, MI (10.6 mi)
Areas that include 48855
- Howell, MI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Livingston County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 14: highest median household income in Livingston County
- No. 4 of 14: highest share of households with children in Livingston County
- No. 1 of 14: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Livingston County
- No. 1 of 14: lowest median age in Livingston County
- No. 5 of 14: fastest population growth in Livingston County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48855, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48855 in?
- 48855 is a Howell, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48855 in?
- 48855 is in Livingston County.
- What is the population of 48855?
- About 16,668 people (±942), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 16,656.
- What is the median household income in 48855?
- $108,442 (±$3,478), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48855?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48855 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48855?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48816 (6.5 mi), 48843 (7.4 mi, Howell), 48418 (8.6 mi, Byron), 48836 (9.1 mi, Fowlerville), 48451 (9.5 mi, Linden) and 48353 (9.6 mi, Hartland).
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