| ZIP Code | 48460 |
|---|---|
| City | New Lothrop |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Shiawassee County |
| Area Code | 810 |
| Elevation | 707 ft |
| Latitude | 43.123857 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.984481 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26155 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 7.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.8% ▼ 84% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 28 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 616 (35.2%) |
| Some College | 141 (8.1%) |
| Associates | 295 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 249 (14.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 421 (24.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,146 ≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $200,100 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $713/mo ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,107 |
| Vacant Units | 63 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,107 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 63 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 48460 is located in New Lothrop, Michigan, within Shiawassee County. With a population of 2,727, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.4 years. Economically, 48460 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $81,146 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48460 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $200,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $713 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 48460 is primarily White (97.98%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.3%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48460 stands at 0.8%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 48460 in New Lothrop, MI is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,727 residents, a median household income of $81,146, and a median home value of $200,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.