48836 ZIP Code — Fowlerville, MI

Livingston County, Michigan

ZIP code 48836 is located in Fowlerville, Michigan, within Livingston County. It covers approximately 94.00 square miles and serves a population of 14,779 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.

About ZIP code 48836

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,765. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48836 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,779

population

94.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fowlerville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48892 Webberville (6.1 mi) 48855 Howell (9.2 mi) 48843 Howell (9.9 mi) 48418 Byron (10.5 mi) 48895 Williamston (10.7 mi) 48872 Perry (11.9 mi) 48857 Morrice (13.1 mi) 48414 Bancroft (13.4 mi) 48819 Dansville (13.5 mi) 48137 Gregory (13.6 mi) 48451 Linden (14.8 mi) 49285 Stockbridge (15 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	14,779
Population density	157 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	94.00 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	42.6643
Longitude	-84.0605
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	517

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.2%	28.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	32.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	30.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	9.2%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

14,779

Population

157

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$79,765

Median household income

$35,611

Per capita income

$241,500

Median home value

$1,007

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

4,924

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

423

Under 5

392

507

5–9

471

440

10–14

409

550

15–19

510

564

20–24

524

817

25–34

759

900

35–44

836

1,110

45–54

1,031

673

55–59

624

630

60–64

584

666

65–74

619

286

75–84

265

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,368	22.8%
18 and over	11,411	77.2%
65 and over	2,025	13.7%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	14,246	95.9%
Two or more races	345	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	114	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	71	0.5%
Asian	57	0.4%
Other race	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.2%	28.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	32.3%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	30.5%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	9.2%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	24.5%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$79,765

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 36.7%

$300k–$500k 26.5%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,500
Median rent / month	$1,007
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	27.8%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	12.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.3%
Electricity	10.7%
Propane / LP gas	31.2%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	6.5%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,163	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	315	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	839	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,049	19.5%
Households with children under 18	1,764	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,634	30.5%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	20.1%
Married	55.1%	56.4%
Separated	0.9%	0.3%
Widowed	1.6%	8.4%
Divorced	11.2%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	251	7.6%
Kindergarten	144	4.4%
Elementary school	1,335	40.7%
High school	871	26.5%
College / grad school	681	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.8%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Construction 11.3%

Professional & management 10.7%

Retail trade 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Other services 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Public administration 4.5%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.4%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 6.9%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 17.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	70.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	759	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.8%
Public insurance	29.8%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,964	94.5%
Spanish	34	0.2%
Other Indo-European	12	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.0%
Other languages	16	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,673	99.3%
Born in same state	14,573	98.6%
Born in different state	12,832	86.8%
Foreign born	100	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	106	0.7%
Not a US citizen	75	70.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,083	14.1%
French	2,063	14%
Arab	1,099	7.4%
English	284	1.9%
Irish	266	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	259	1.8%
German	155	1%
Norwegian	44	0.3%
Dutch	17	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48836

What city is ZIP code 48836 in?

ZIP code 48836 is primarily assigned to Fowlerville, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48836 in?

ZIP code 48836 falls within Livingston County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48836 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 48836 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 48836?

ZIP code 48836 has an estimated population of 14,779 residents, with a density of 157 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48836?

The median household income in ZIP code 48836 is $79,765, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48836?

The median home value in ZIP code 48836 is $241,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 48836 in?

ZIP code 48836 observes the EST timezone.