Zip code 48114: Brighton, Michigan
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 48114
48114 is a suburban zip code in Brighton, Michigan (Livingston County), covering 29 sq mi of land. About 21,588 people live here, or 746 per square mile. The median resident is 44 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $124,063 a year, 54% above the national median of $80,734. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $405,400, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 93% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,404 a month.
50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.2 minutes each way, and 18% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management, healthcare and sales.
How 48114 compares
- Homeownership rate93.1%98thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%145th of 958 in MI
- Median household income$124,06387thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · MI $72,87537th of 952 in MI
- Per capita income$59,70184thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,73559th of 962 in MI
- Broadband access95.8%83rdStrengthU.S. 91% · MI 90.5%77th of 958 in MI
- 82ndU.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2454th of 962 in MI
- Median earnings per worker$64,57282ndStrengthU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,17864th of 960 in MI
- 79thU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%86th of 961 in MI
- 78thU.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%463rd of 962 in MI
- Work from home17.6%71stU.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%149th of 961 in MI
- Healthcare workers10.9%70thU.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%316th of 961 in MI
- Median home value$405,40063rdU.S. $332,700 · MI $231,60054th of 946 in MI
- Average commute27.2 min58thU.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min347th of 941 in MI
- Median gross rent$1,40450thU.S. $1,413 · MI $1,12974th of 851 in MI
- Veterans5.7%48thU.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%635th of 962 in MI
- 46thU.S. 10% · MI 8.6%500th of 961 in MI
- 44thU.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465391st of 958 in MI
- Residents under 1821.1%41stU.S. 22% · MI 21.2%417th of 962 in MI
- Tech workers2.4%41stU.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%325th of 961 in MI
- Population density746/sq mi38thU.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi240th of 962 in MI
- Population21,58834thU.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761171st of 962 in MI
- Housing vacancy4.6%29thU.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%759th of 958 in MI
- 26thU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%638th of 961 in MI
- 23rdU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%533rd of 931 in MI
- Government workers10.6%23rdU.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%561st of 961 in MI
- 19thU.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%302nd of 962 in MI
- Diversity index16.19thU.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3614th of 962 in MI
- Uninsured rate2.4%8thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%806th of 961 in MI
- Poverty rate3.4%4thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%908th of 959 in MI
| Measure | 48114 | Livingston | MI | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 93.1% | 86.9% | 73.2% | 65.2% | 145th of 958 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $124,063 | $103,039 | $72,875 | $80,734 | 37th of 952 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $59,701 | $51,721 | $40,735 | $44,673 | 59th of 962 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 95.8% | 93.3% | 90.5% | 91% | 77th of 958 | |
| Median age | 44 | 43.9 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 454th of 962 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $64,572 | $59,035 | $47,178 | $49,666 | 64th of 960 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50% | 40.2% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 86th of 961 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.8% | 19.7% | 18.6% | 17.2% | 463rd of 962 | |
| Work from home | 17.6% | 16.7% | 13.5% | 15.1% | 149th of 961 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.9% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 9.7% | 316th of 961 | |
| Median home value | $405,400 | $356,800 | $231,600 | $332,700 | 54th of 946 | |
| Average commute | 27.2 min | 30.6 min | 24.2 min | 26.4 min | 347th of 941 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,404 | $1,287 | $1,129 | $1,413 | 74th of 851 | |
| Veterans | 5.7% | 6.3% | 5.8% | 6.2% | 635th of 962 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9% | 8.3% | 8.6% | 10% | 500th of 961 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.429 | 0.416 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 391st of 958 | |
| Residents under 18 | 21.1% | 20.3% | 21.2% | 22% | 417th of 962 | |
| Tech workers | 2.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 325th of 961 | |
| Population density | 746/sq mi | 346/sq mi | 178/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 240th of 962 | |
| Population | 21,588 | 195,833 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 | 171st of 962 | |
| Housing vacancy | 4.6% | 4.9% | 11.8% | 10.1% | 759th of 958 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 3.4% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 638th of 961 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 42.9% | 49% | 50.4% | 51.1% | 533rd of 931 | |
| Government workers | 10.6% | 10.4% | 11.6% | 14.5% | 561st of 961 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.2% | 3% | 7.2% | 14.1% | 302nd of 962 | |
| Diversity index | 16.1 | 14.5 | 45.3 | 61.4 | 614th of 962 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.4% | 2.7% | 4.9% | 8.4% | 806th of 961 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 3.4% | 5.1% | 13.2% | 12.5% | 908th of 959 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White91%
- Black0.6%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 8,054
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 79.7%
- Married couples
- 69.3%
- Living alone
- 16%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.7%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 8,443
- Owner-occupied
- 93.1%
- Vacant
- 4.6%
- Median year built
- 1987
- Median rooms
- 7.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 42.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 11.9%
- Home value to income
- 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 48114 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $94,939 | $74,888 |
| Service | $22,895 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $53,909 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $49,796 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $42,341 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 97.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 17.5%
- Households with broadband
- 95.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 84.5%
- No internet access
- 2.1%
- Without health insurance
- 2.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Brighton
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Livingston County
- Center point
- 42.5679° N, 83.7563° W
- Land area
- 29 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 48114
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48116 | Brighton, MI | 4.5 mi | $106,763 |
| 48380 | Milford, MI | 4.7 mi | $131,979 |
| 48353 | Hartland, MI | 5.8 mi | $105,964 |
| 48844 | Howell, MI · PO box | 8.3 mi | — |
| 48139 | Hamburg, MI | 8.4 mi | $47,188 |
| 48357 | Highland, MI | 8.4 mi | $94,954 |
| 48381 | Milford, MI | 8.4 mi | $105,213 |
| 48165 | New Hudson, MI | 8.5 mi | $106,220 |
| 48843 | Howell, MI | 8.5 mi | $94,577 |
| 48143 | Lakeland, MI | 9.1 mi | — |
| 48178 | South Lyon, MI | 10 mi | $131,558 |
| 48356 | Highland, MI | 10 mi | $103,872 |
Zip codes like 48114 elsewhere
Questions about 48114
What city is zip code 48114?
48114 is assigned to Brighton, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 48114 in?
48114 is in Livingston County, Michigan.
What is the population of 48114?
About 21,588 people live in 48114, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 48114 in?
48114 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 48114?
The median household income in 48114 is $124,063.
What zip codes are near 48114?
The closest zip codes to 48114 are 48116, 48380, 48353, 48844, 48139.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48114, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.