| Official Zip Code Name | Lake Orion |
| Zip Code State | Michigan |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Oakland |
| Area Code | 248 / 947 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | ORION |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | ORION TOWNSHIP |
| Current Population: | 8044 |
| Racial Majority: | White 83.95% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 82% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income | $72222 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $85310 |
| School Test Performance: | Excellent |
| Average Commute Time | 28.2 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 955 - 1027 ft. |
| Area | 11 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 42.72213000, -83.27933900 |
The current unemployment level in 48359 is 2.6% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.7% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.8% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 48359 increased to 8044 from 7685 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 48359 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 48359 public schools is White. 15.2% of students in 48359 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6840 | 83.95% | 6721 | +2% |
| Black Or African American | 181 | 2.22% | 355 | -49% |
| Hispanic | 595 | 7.3% | 596 | +-0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 28 | -100% |
| Asian | 360 | 4.42% | 192 | +88% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 6 | -100% |
| Other Race | 5 | 0.33% | 5 | +440% |
| Two Or More Races | 141 | 1.78% | 141 | +3% |
| White | 82% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8044 | 7685 |
| Male Population | 49.70% | |
| Female Population | 50.30% | |
| Total Households | 2931 |
| Test Score Performance | Excellent |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 15.2% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 0.0% |
| Median Household Income | $72222 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 33.50% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 36.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 30.40% |
| 48359 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Michigan District 8 | Elissa Slotkin | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Michigan Congressional Districts | ||
| 48346 - Clarkston |
| 48360 - Lake Orion |
| 48326 - Auburn Hills |
| 48306 - Rochester |
| 48329 - Waterford |
| 48348 - Clarkston |
| Auburn Hills, MI |
| Waterford, MI |
Zip Code 48359 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 16 | 18 | 26 | 36 | 47 | 57 | 61 | 60 | 52 | 42 | 32 | 21 | 39 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 30 | 34 | 45 | 58 | 70 | 79 | 83 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 47 | 34 | 58 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 1.64 | 1.53 | 2.32 | 2.85 | 2.75 | 3.21 | 2.87 | 3.17 | 3.05 | 2.51 | 2.62 | 2.25 | 30.78 |