| ZIP Code | 48864 |
|---|---|
| City | Okemos |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Ingham County |
| Area Code | 517 |
| Elevation | 888 ft |
| Latitude | 42.70417 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.392139 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26065 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 6.8% ▼ 32% below avg |
| College Grads | 79.4% ▲ 105% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 56% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 88 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,030 (7.8%) |
| Some College | 531 (4%) |
| Associates | 1,055 (8%) |
| Bachelors | 935 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,505 (72.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $113,145 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $358,100 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,281/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,903 |
| Vacant Units | 762 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,903 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 762 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 48864 is located in Okemos, Michigan, within Ingham County. With a population of 23,548, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.5 years. Economically, 48864 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $113,145 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48864 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $358,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,281 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 43% since 2019.
The population of 48864 is majority White (59.16%). Residents are highly educated — 79.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.8%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48864 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 48864 in Okemos, MI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 23,548 residents, a median household income of $113,145, and a median home value of $358,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.