48842 ZIP Code — Holt, MI
Ingham County, Michigan
ZIP code 48842 is located in Holt, Michigan, within Ingham County. It covers approximately 17.21 square miles and serves a population of 21,194 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 517.
About ZIP code 48842
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $194,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $82,844. 34% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21,194
population
17.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48842 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48842
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48842. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Holt | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48911 Lansing (3 mi)
48910 Lansing (4.6 mi)
48821 Dimondale (5.5 mi)
48854 Mason (5.8 mi)
48933 Lansing (6.4 mi)
48929 Lansing (6.5 mi)
48918 Lansing (6.5 mi)
48919 Lansing (6.5 mi)
48916 Lansing (6.5 mi)
48930 Lansing (6.5 mi)
48922 Lansing (6.5 mi)
48913 Lansing (6.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,194 |
| Population density | 1,231 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.21 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6398 |
| Longitude | -84.5433 |
| 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 | 36.0% | 44.5% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 20.0% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
21,194
Population
1,231
People per sq mi
39.6
Median age
$82,844
Median household income
$41,685
Per capita income
$194,800
Median home value
$1,150
Median monthly rent
65.9%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
6,484
Housing units
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
603
Under 5
633
520
5–9
547
675
10–14
710
513
15–19
538
595
20–24
624
1,445
25–34
1,517
1,435
35–44
1,508
1,258
45–54
1,321
630
55–59
661
730
60–64
767
1,212
65–74
1,274
427
75–84
448
294
85+
309
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,458 | 21.0% |
| 18 and over | 16,736 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,964 | 18.7% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Black or African American
8.1%
Two or more races
7.6%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Asian
4.3%
Other race
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,283 | 73% |
| Black or African American | 1,815 | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,695 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,114 | 5% |
| Asian | 964 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 419 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.0% | 44.5% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 20.0% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
16.6%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k+
8.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.9% |
| $200k+ | 8.7% |
| Median income | $82,844 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.7%
$50k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
20.8%
$200k–$300k
34.4%
$300k–$500k
12.4%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $194,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,150 |
| Owner occupied | 65.9% |
| Renter occupied | 34.1% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 58.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.8% |
| Mobile homes | 6.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% |
| 3 or more | 16.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.0% |
| Electricity | 14.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,123 | 45.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 582 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,851 | 20.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,450 | 27.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,334 | 25.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,732 | 30.3% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.3% | 29.2% |
| Married | 52.6% | 47.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
21.9%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
15.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 214 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 173 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,874 | 39.9% |
| High school | 1,258 | 26.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,178 | 25.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Finance & real estate
14.4%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Retail trade
10.9%
Professional & management
10.1%
Public administration
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Construction
5.3%
Other services
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.7% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.8% |
| Production & transportation | 12.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.2% |
| Government | 16.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.8% |
| Carpool | 12.1% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 12.3% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
17.0%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
28.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.4% |
| Retirement income | 28.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 29.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 22.1% |
| No physical activity | 17.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 8.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 71.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 9.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 999 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.3% |
| Under 18 | 7.6% |
| 18–64 years | 14.0% |
| 65 and over | 34.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.7% |
| Public insurance | 36.6% |
| No insurance | 4.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,958 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 563 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 61 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 123 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 279 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,002 | 94.4% |
| Born in same state | 19,857 | 93.7% |
| Born in different state | 16,298 | 76.9% |
| Foreign born | 145 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,192 | 5.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 745 | 62.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,184 | 15% |
| Italian | 2,122 | 10% |
| Arab | 793 | 3.7% |
| English | 515 | 2.4% |
| German | 240 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 232 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 114 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 60 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 56 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 90.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48842
What city is ZIP code 48842 in?
ZIP code 48842 is primarily assigned to Holt, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48842 in?
ZIP code 48842 falls within Ingham County, Michigan.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48842?
The median home value in ZIP code 48842 is $194,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 48842?
ZIP code 48842 has an estimated population of 21,194 residents, with a density of 1,232 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48842?
The median household income in ZIP code 48842 is $82,844, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 48842 in?
ZIP code 48842 observes the EST timezone.