48819 ZIP Code — Dansville, MI

Ingham County, Michigan

ZIP code 48819 is located in Dansville, Michigan, within Ingham County. It covers approximately 43.66 square miles and serves a population of 2,426 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 48819

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $207,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,849. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48819 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,426

population

43.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48819 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48819

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48819. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dansville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49285 Stockbridge (6.1 mi) 48892 Webberville (8.2 mi) 49251 Leslie (8.9 mi) 48895 Williamston (9.7 mi) 48854 Mason (9.7 mi) 49272 Pleasant Lake (11.7 mi) 49259 Munith (12.3 mi) 48864 Okemos (12.6 mi) 48137 Gregory (12.7 mi) 48836 Fowlerville (13.5 mi) 49277 Rives Junction (14.5 mi) 48842 Holt (15 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,426
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	43.66 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	42.5488
Longitude	-84.2747
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	517

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.2%	44.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	30.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	20.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	5.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,426

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$88,849

Median household income

$34,766

Per capita income

$207,600

Median home value

$1,007

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

845

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

129

25–34

137

158

35–44

167

169

45–54

180

55–59

106

60–64

112

107

65–74

114

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	582	24.0%
18 and over	1,844	76.0%
65 and over	384	15.8%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,280	91.8%
Two or more races	130	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	57	2.3%
Asian	9	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.2%	44.5%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	30.2%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	20.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	5.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	27.3%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$88,849

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 25.1%

$200k–$300k 31.3%

$300k–$500k 13.4%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$207,600
Median rent / month	$1,007
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	4.1%
Single-family detached	91.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.3%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	22.4%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	24.2%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	25.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	13.2%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	23.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	15.3%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	39.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.6%
Electricity	3.2%
Propane / LP gas	51.1%
Fuel oil	6.3%
Wood	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	604	69.3%
Cohabiting couple	43	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	118	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	106	12.2%
Households with children under 18	294	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	288	33.1%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	23.0%
Married	63.6%	61.2%
Separated	0.5%	0.1%
Widowed	2.3%	6.7%
Divorced	12.1%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 33.4%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	8.2%
Kindergarten	18	3.0%
Elementary school	262	44.0%
High school	159	26.7%
College / grad school	108	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Construction 12.8%

Professional & management 9.4%

Retail trade 9.3%

Other services 6.9%

Public administration 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	22.5%
No physical activity	19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	69.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	171	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.0%
Public insurance	29.3%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,312	95.3%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,398	98.8%
Born in same state	2,393	98.6%
Born in different state	2,131	87.8%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.2%
Not a US citizen	6	21.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	374	15.4%
French	339	14%
Arab	79	3.3%
English	33	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	32	1.3%
Irish	14	0.6%
Polish	8	0.3%
Dutch	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	94.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48819

What city is ZIP code 48819 in?

ZIP code 48819 is primarily assigned to Dansville, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48819 in?

ZIP code 48819 falls within Ingham County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48819 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 48819 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48819 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 48819 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 48819?

ZIP code 48819 has an estimated population of 2,426 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48819?

The median home value in ZIP code 48819 is $207,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 48819 in?

ZIP code 48819 observes the EST timezone.