City

Okemos, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Ingham County  ·  Michigan

👥23,548Population
💰$113,145Median HH Income▲ 48% above avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$358,100Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓79.4%College Grads▲ 105% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.2%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 4.5%Asian: 22.4%Other: 6.4%Race
White59.2%
Hispanic6.2%
Black4.5%
Asian22.4%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads79.4% ▲ 105% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma88 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,030 (7.8%)
Some College531 (4%)
Associates1,055 (8%)
Bachelors935 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree9,505 (72.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 7.8%Some College: 4%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 72.3%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad7.8%
Some College4.0%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate72.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.8%Renter: 34.2%Tenure
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$113,145 ▲ 48% above avg
Median Home Value$358,100 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,281/mo
Total Housing Units9,903
Vacant Units762

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Okemos, MI

Okemos is a city in Michigan, located in Ingham County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 23,548 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Okemos is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $113,145 is above the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Okemos is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $358,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,281 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Okemos is highly educated. 79.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (59.16%).

Okemos, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Okemos
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48864 23,548 $113,145 $358,100 $1,281 2.2% 79.4% 65.8%

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