Zip code 48116: Brighton, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 48116?

48116 is assigned to Brighton, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 48116 in?

48116 is in Livingston County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 48116?

About 27,289 people live in 48116, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 48116?

The median household income in 48116 is $106,763.

Q: What zip codes are near 48116?

The closest zip codes to 48116 are 48139, 48114, 48143, 48189, 48178.

Residential delivery areaLivingston CountyEastern Time

Population

27,289

Median household income

$107K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$386K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,215/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

37 sq mi

739 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 48116

48116 is a suburban zip code in Brighton, Michigan (Livingston County), covering 37 sq mi of land. About 27,289 people live here, or 739 per square mile. The median resident is 46.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $106,763 a year, 32% above the national median of $80,734. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $385,900, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,215 a month.

52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.9 minutes each way, and 21% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management, sales and healthcare.

How 48116 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age46.6
90th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2326th of 962 in MI
Homeownership rate85.3%
89th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%474th of 958 in MI
Median earnings per worker$65,973
84th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,17856th of 960 in MI
Per capita income$57,502
82nd
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · MI $40,73570th of 962 in MI
Residents 65 and older21.7%
82nd
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%411th of 962 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher51.8%
81st
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%77th of 961 in MI
Work from home20.8%
79th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%92nd of 961 in MI
Median household income$106,763
77th
U.S. $80,734 · MI $72,87583rd of 952 in MI
Rent-burdened renters54%
63rd
U.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%271st of 931 in MI
Average commute27.9 min
62nd
U.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min308th of 941 in MI
Veterans6.6%
61st
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%500th of 962 in MI
Median home value$385,900
60th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,60066th of 946 in MI
Self-employed workers10.1%
60th
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%391st of 961 in MI
Broadband access92.5%
53rd
U.S. 91% · MI 90.5%244th of 958 in MI
Healthcare workers9.5%
50th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%489th of 961 in MI
Population27,289
44th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761109th of 962 in MI
Housing vacancy5.7%
41st
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%689th of 958 in MI
Tech workers2.3%
39th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%348th of 961 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.423
39th
U.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465439th of 958 in MI
Population density739/sq mi
38th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi241st of 962 in MI
Median gross rent$1,215
37th
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129176th of 851 in MI
Residents under 1819.9%
30th
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%518th of 962 in MI
Government workers11.3%
29th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%499th of 961 in MI
Unemployment rate3.5%
24th
U.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%652nd of 961 in MI
Foreign-born residents3.4%
21st
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%276th of 962 in MI
Poverty rate5%
12th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%849th of 959 in MI
Uninsured rate2.5%
9th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%792nd of 961 in MI
Diversity index13.5
6th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3721st of 962 in MI

Measure	48116	Livingston	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Median age	46.6	43.9	40.2	38.9	90th	326th of 962
Homeownership rateStrength	85.3%	86.9%	73.2%	65.2%	89th	474th of 958
Median earnings per workerStrength	$65,973	$59,035	$47,178	$49,666	84th	56th of 960
Per capita incomeStrength	$57,502	$51,721	$40,735	$44,673	82nd	70th of 962
Residents 65 and older	21.7%	19.7%	18.6%	17.2%	82nd	411th of 962
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	51.8%	40.2%	32.4%	35.7%	81st	77th of 961
Work from home	20.8%	16.7%	13.5%	15.1%	79th	92nd of 961
Median household income	$106,763	$103,039	$72,875	$80,734	77th	83rd of 952
Rent-burdened renters	54%	49%	50.4%	51.1%	63rd	271st of 931
Average commute	27.9 min	30.6 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	62nd	308th of 941
Veterans	6.6%	6.3%	5.8%	6.2%	61st	500th of 962
Median home value	$385,900	$356,800	$231,600	$332,700	60th	66th of 946
Self-employed workers	10.1%	8.3%	8.6%	10%	60th	391st of 961
Broadband access	92.5%	93.3%	90.5%	91%	53rd	244th of 958
Healthcare workers	9.5%	10.2%	10.1%	9.7%	50th	489th of 961
Population	27,289	195,833	10,077,761	334,922,499	44th	109th of 962
Housing vacancy	5.7%	4.9%	11.8%	10.1%	41st	689th of 958
Tech workers	2.3%	2.6%	3.1%	3.8%	39th	348th of 961
Income inequality (Gini)	0.423	0.416	0.465	0.483	39th	439th of 958
Population density	739/sq mi	346/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	38th	241st of 962
Median gross rent	$1,215	$1,287	$1,129	$1,413	37th	176th of 851
Residents under 18	19.9%	20.3%	21.2%	22%	30th	518th of 962
Government workers	11.3%	10.4%	11.6%	14.5%	29th	499th of 961
Unemployment rate	3.5%	3.4%	5.7%	5.2%	24th	652nd of 961
Foreign-born residents	3.4%	3%	7.2%	14.1%	21st	276th of 962
Poverty rateStrength	5%	5.1%	13.2%	12.5%	12th	849th of 959
Uninsured rateStrength	2.5%	2.7%	4.9%	8.4%	9th	792nd of 961
Diversity index	13.5	14.5	45.3	61.4	6th	721st of 962

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

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

25–34

14%

35–44

12%

45–54

18%

55–64

12%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

46.6

Under 18

19.9%

65 and over

21.7%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0.4%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.7%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

13.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

0.7%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 11,451
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 68.9%
Married couples: 59.3%
Living alone: 26.5%
Veterans (of adults): 6.6%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

10%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

15%

$200k+

18%

Median household income

48116

$106,763

Livingston Co.

$103,039

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$57,502

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

33.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.423

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

48116

$385,900

Livingston Co.

$356,800

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

48116

$1,215

Livingston Co.

$1,287

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

0.4%

Boat, RV, van

0.2%

Housing units: 12,149
Owner-occupied: 85.3%
Vacant: 5.7%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 6.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 30.8%
Home value to income: 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

Transit

0.1%

Walked

0.9%

Bicycle

Worked from home

21%

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

24%

20–29

19%

30–44

24%

45–59

11%

60+

Average commute

27.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

19%

Sales

12%

Healthcare

10%

Business and finance

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Education

Engineering and science

Transportation and moving

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.0%

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Retail

12%

Education

10%

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$65,973

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	48116	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$85,682	$74,888
Service	$21,480	$26,804
Sales and office	$49,245	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$56,447	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,239	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

18%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

33%

Graduate

19%

High school graduate or higher: 97.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 51.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 19%
Households with broadband: 92.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 83.9%
No internet access: 5.8%
Without health insurance: 2.5%
Limited-English households: 0.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Brighton
State: Michigan
County: Livingston County
Center point: 42.5059° N, 83.7813° W
Land area: 37 sq mi
Water area: 3.8 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Brighton10% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 48116

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
48139	Hamburg, MI	3.9 mi	96	$47,188	—
48114	Brighton, MI	4.5 mi	21,588	$124,063	$405,400
48143	Lakeland, MI	4.9 mi	139	—	—
48189	Whitmore Lake, MI	6.7 mi	13,893	$87,145	$313,400
48178	South Lyon, MI	7.7 mi	37,789	$131,558	$410,500
48380	Milford, MI	7.9 mi	7,125	$131,979	$447,000
48165	New Hudson, MI	8.3 mi	9,566	$106,220	$389,000
48843	Howell, MI	8.7 mi	48,014	$94,577	$348,400
48169	Pinckney, MI	9 mi	20,519	$109,329	$373,400
48844	Howell, MI · PO box	9.4 mi	—	—	—
48353	Hartland, MI	10 mi	7,014	$105,964	$313,700
48381	Milford, MI	10 mi	14,094	$105,213	$405,200

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Questions about 48116

What city is zip code 48116?

48116 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 48116 in?

48116 is in Livingston County, Michigan.

What is the population of 48116?

About 27,289 people live in 48116, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 48116 in?

48116 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 48116?

The median household income in 48116 is $106,763.

What zip codes are near 48116?

The closest zip codes to 48116 are 48139, 48114, 48143, 48189, 48178.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48116, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.