| ZIP Code | 48842 |
|---|---|
| City | Holt |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Ingham County |
| Area Code | 517 |
| Elevation | 883 ft |
| Latitude | 42.635311 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.539319 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26065 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 11.6% ▲ 16% above avg |
| College Grads | 50.0% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 30% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 192 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,151 (22%) |
| Some College | 1,548 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 2,275 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,366 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,787 (40.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,830 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $211,500 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,245/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,573 |
| Vacant Units | 561 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,573 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 561 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 48842 is located in Holt, Michigan, within Ingham County. With a population of 21,504, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.3 years. Economically, 48842 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,830 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48842 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $211,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,245 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 48842 is primarily White (75.63%). Residents are well-educated — 50.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.6%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48842 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 48842 in Holt, MI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 21,504 residents, a median household income of $86,830, and a median home value of $211,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.