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Okemos, MI
Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48864.
Population
26,396
Land area
16.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,566
ZIP codes
1
Okemos and its ZIP codes
Okemos at a glance
- Okemos is about 8.8 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 46th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $102,612 a year, 41% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $359,200 (55% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,298 a month.
Local data for Okemos, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Okemos, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,612
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$359,200
Median rent
$1,298/mo
Homeownership
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher
72.7%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,565), Irish Americans (2,376), Indian Americans (2,349).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ingham County. PPP loans are for Okemos.
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
$4.57B
FY 2026, $16,033 per person
PPP loans
$77.53M
837 loans, 9,142 jobs reported
How people get to work
Okemos, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.3%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home23.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Okemos, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Okemos, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
ZIP codes in Okemos
1 in or overlapping Okemos. Population shown
Cities near Okemos
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HaslettCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 15.4 |
| East LansingCity | 4 mi | 13.4 |
| LansingCity | 6.6 mi | 39.4 |
| WilliamstonCity | 7.1 mi | 2.5 |
| HoltCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 15.7 |
| BathCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 5.9 |
| MasonCity | 8.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Edgemont ParkCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.8 |
| ShaftsburgCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.1 |
| DeWittCity | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| DansvilleVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| DimondaleVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| WebbervilleVillage | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| PerryCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| LaingsburgCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Okemos, MI in?
- Okemos is in Ingham County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Okemos, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Okemos include 48864.
- What is the population of Okemos, MI?
- About 26,396 people live in Okemos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Okemos?
- Nearby places include Haslett (3.2 mi), East Lansing (4 mi), Lansing (6.6 mi), Williamston (7.1 mi), Holt (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023