48359 ZIP Code — Lake Orion, MI
Oakland County, Michigan
ZIP code 48359 is located in Lake Orion, Michigan, within Oakland County. It covers approximately 10.94 square miles and serves a population of 10,149 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 248/947.
About ZIP code 48359
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $295,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $91,236. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
10,149
population
10.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48359 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48359
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48359. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lake Orion | Acceptable |
| Lake Orion | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48360 Lake Orion (1.4 mi)
48362 Lake Orion (3.6 mi)
48340 Pontiac (4 mi)
48342 Pontiac (5.4 mi)
48309 Rochester (6.4 mi)
48341 Pontiac (6.4 mi)
48329 Waterford (6.4 mi)
48306 Rochester (6.6 mi)
48328 Waterford (6.9 mi)
48346 Clarkston (7.3 mi)
48348 Clarkston (7.4 mi)
48320 Keego Harbor (8.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,149 |
| Population density | 928 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.7256 |
| Longitude | -83.2726 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 248/947 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.0% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.0% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.1% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 13.9% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
10,149
Population
928
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$91,236
Median household income
$46,343
Per capita income
$295,100
Median home value
$1,184
Median monthly rent
69.6%
Home ownership
5.6%
Poverty rate
9.0%
Unemployment
3,010
Housing units
48.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
284
Under 5
284
392
5–9
391
380
10–14
378
235
15–19
235
358
20–24
357
724
25–34
721
651
35–44
649
779
45–54
777
403
55–59
401
264
60–64
264
451
65–74
450
105
75–84
104
56
85+
56
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,486 | 24.5% |
| 18 and over | 7,663 | 75.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,222 | 12.0% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Hispanic or Latino
6.5%
Asian
6.2%
Two or more races
5.5%
Other race
4.2%
Black or African American
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,027 | 74% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 702 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 668 | 6.2% |
| Two or more races | 595 | 5.5% |
| Other race | 451 | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 313 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 95 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.0% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.0% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.1% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 13.9% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
17.8%
$50k–$75k
10.1%
$75k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k+
13.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.7% |
| $200k+ | 13.3% |
| Median income | $91,236 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.8%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
2.7%
$150k–$200k
22.5%
$200k–$300k
19.2%
$300k–$500k
38.6%
$500k–$1M
10.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $295,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,184 |
| Owner occupied | 69.6% |
| Renter occupied | 30.4% |
| Vacant | 2.8% |
| Single-family detached | 67.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 19.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.6% |
| 3 or more | 16.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 90.2% |
| Electricity | 8.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,112 | 50.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 247 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 627 | 15.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,171 | 28.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,348 | 32.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 901 | 21.7% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.2% | 23.3% |
| Married | 56.1% | 51.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 19.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
14.0%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
31.0%
Graduate / professional
17.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 122 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 66 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,352 | 54.8% |
| High school | 431 | 17.5% |
| College / grad school | 496 | 20.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
26.4%
Education & healthcare
15.8%
Retail trade
13.3%
Professional & management
11.7%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Other services
5.6%
Construction
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.4% |
| Service | 10.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 12.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.3% |
| Government | 9.7% |
| Self-employed | 2.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.3% |
| Carpool | 2.5% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 18.5% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
Poverty
All people
5.6%
Under 18 years
6.1%
18 and over
5.5%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
16.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.3% |
| Retirement income | 26.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| High blood pressure | 26.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 21.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.5% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 16.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 7.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.5% |
| Teeth loss | 8.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 300 | 3.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 20.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.6% |
| Public insurance | 20.2% |
| No insurance | 4.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,581 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 184 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 38 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 74 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,230 | 90.9% |
| Born in same state | 9,216 | 90.8% |
| Born in different state | 7,240 | 71.3% |
| Foreign born | 14 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 919 | 9.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 332 | 36.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,215 | 12% |
| French | 1,171 | 11.5% |
| Arab | 297 | 2.9% |
| English | 182 | 1.8% |
| German | 85 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 32 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 30 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 26 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 97.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48359
What city is ZIP code 48359 in?
ZIP code 48359 is primarily assigned to Lake Orion, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48359 in?
ZIP code 48359 falls within Oakland County, Michigan.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 48359?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 48359?
ZIP code 48359 has an estimated population of 10,149 residents, with a density of 927 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48359?
The median home value in ZIP code 48359 is $295,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48359?
The median household income in ZIP code 48359 is $91,236, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 48359 in?
ZIP code 48359 observes the EST timezone.