48455 ZIP Code — Metamora, MI

Lapeer County, Michigan

ZIP code 48455 is located in Metamora, Michigan, within Lapeer County. It covers approximately 64.54 square miles and serves a population of 7,953 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48455

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $335,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($95,966) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 42% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 48455 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,953

population

64.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48455 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48455

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48455. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Metamora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48371 Oxford (6.2 mi) 48428 Dryden (7.2 mi) 48446 Lapeer (7.8 mi) 48438 Goodrich (8.5 mi) 48370 Oxford (8.9 mi) 48462 Ortonville (9.3 mi) 48367 Leonard (10.6 mi) 48367 Leonard (10.6 mi) 48412 Attica (10.7 mi) 48362 Lake Orion (11.6 mi) 48003 Almont (13.1 mi) 48423 Davison (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,953
Population density	123 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	64.54 sq mi
Water area	2.78 sq mi
Latitude	42.9432
Longitude	-83.3018
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	810

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.6%	37.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	36.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	21.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	10.5%	3.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,953

Population

123

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$95,966

Median household income

$50,111

Per capita income

$335,600

Median home value

$1,158

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

3,002

Housing units

31.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

132

Under 5

126

194

5–9

186

328

10–14

316

261

15–19

250

159

20–24

153

321

25–34

308

402

35–44

386

673

45–54

648

280

55–59

269

388

60–64

373

527

65–74

506

310

75–84

299

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,581	19.9%
18 and over	6,372	80.1%
65 and over	1,800	22.6%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	7,533	93.1%
Two or more races	318	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	135	1.7%
Asian	72	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.6%	37.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	36.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	21.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	10.5%	3.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 15.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	22.4%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	15.5%
Median income	$95,966

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 0.1%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 22.9%

$300k–$500k 35.9%

$500k–$1M 17.0%

$1M+ 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$335,600
Median rent / month	$1,158
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	93.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	25.4%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	10.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	16.8%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	18.0%
2 vehicles	49.4%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.6%
Electricity	15.1%
Propane / LP gas	16.9%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,142	70.8%
Cohabiting couple	131	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	406	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	346	11.4%
Households with children under 18	827	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,099	36.3%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	16.9%
Married	65.1%	70.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	7.8%
Divorced	6.2%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 23.4%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 13.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	31.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	4.3%
Kindergarten	132	7.9%
Elementary school	759	45.5%
High school	405	24.3%
College / grad school	301	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.0%

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Construction 7.7%

Retail trade 6.9%

Professional & management 6.6%

Other services 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Public administration 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.4%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 4.0%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 25.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	37.1%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	7.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	74.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	9.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	493	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.4%
Public insurance	33.0%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,695	96.8%
Spanish	52	0.7%
Other Indo-European	7	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	45	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,802	98.1%
Born in same state	7,779	97.8%
Born in different state	6,879	86.5%
Foreign born	23	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	151	1.9%
Not a US citizen	46	30.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,158	14.6%
French	972	12.2%
Arab	437	5.5%
English	382	4.8%
German	190	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	119	1.5%
Polish	26	0.3%
Norwegian	7	0.1%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48455

What city is ZIP code 48455 in?

ZIP code 48455 is primarily assigned to Metamora, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48455 in?

ZIP code 48455 falls within Lapeer County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48455 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 48455 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48455 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 48455 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48455?

The median home value in ZIP code 48455 is $335,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 48455?

ZIP code 48455 has an estimated population of 7,953 residents, with a density of 123 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48455 in?

ZIP code 48455 observes the EST timezone.