| ZIP Code | 48836 |
|---|---|
| City | Fowlerville |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Livingston County |
| Area Code | 517 |
| Elevation | 900 ft |
| Latitude | 42.669319 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.076583 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.77 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.8% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 38 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,414 (34.9%) |
| Some College | 1,577 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 1,650 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,022 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,095 (21.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,317 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $262,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,068/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,614 |
| Vacant Units | 217 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,614 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 217 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
ZIP code 48836 is located in Fowlerville, Michigan, within Livingston County. With a population of 14,978, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.9 years. Economically, 48836 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,317 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48836 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $262,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,068 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 48836 is primarily White (96.45%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48836 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 48836 in Fowlerville, MI is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,978 residents, a median household income of $86,317, and a median home value of $262,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.