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Holt, MI

Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48842, 48911.

Population

25,316

Land area

15.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,617

ZIP codes

2

Holt and its ZIP codes

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Holt at a glance

  • Holt is about 9.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 49th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
  • The median household income is $86,472, 19% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,400 and median rent is $1,317 a month.

Local data for Holt, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Holt, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$86,472

Poverty rate

11.3%

Median home value

$226,400

Median rent

$1,317/mo

Homeownership

65.4%

Bachelor's or higher

40.7%

Median age

39.1

Average commute

22.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,641), Irish Americans (2,685), Mexican Americans (1,636).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ingham County. PPP loans are for Holt.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$71,017

155,298 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,120

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.6B

FY 2026, $16,033 per person

PPP loans

$31.9M

433 loans, 3,913 jobs reported

Ingham County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Holt, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.9%
  • Carpooled8.9%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked1.9%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home16.5%

Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Holt, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

296

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

608

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 18°F

34.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Holt, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.4%

U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts

Diabetes

10.7%

U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts

Smoking

13.6%

U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.1%

U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts

ZIP codes in Holt

2 in or overlapping Holt. Population shown

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Cities near Holt

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LansingCity5.5 mi39.4
DimondaleVillage6 mi0.9
MasonCity6.2 mi5.1
OkemosCensus-designated place7.3 mi16.9
Edgemont ParkCensus-designated place7.7 mi0.8
East LansingCity7.9 mi13.4
WaverlyCensus-designated place8.8 mi9.1
HaslettCensus-designated place10 mi15.4
PottervilleCity11 mi1.7
Eaton RapidsCity11 mi3.6
BathCensus-designated place13 mi5.9
WilliamstonCity13 mi2.5
DansvilleVillage13 mi1
Grand LedgeCity13 mi3.9
DeWittCity14 mi2.8
LeslieCity14 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Holt, MI in?
Holt is in Ingham County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Holt, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Holt include 48842, 48911.
What is the population of Holt, MI?
About 25,316 people live in Holt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Holt?
Nearby places include Lansing (5.5 mi), Dimondale (6 mi), Mason (6.2 mi), Okemos (7.3 mi), Edgemont Park (7.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023