ZIP Code 48001
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Algonac · St. Clair County · Michigan
- Population
- 11,986
- Median income
- $69,160
- Median home value
- $257,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.1%
- Land area
- 49.2 sq mi
243/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.4
Detroit
ZIP code 48001 in Algonac, Michigan has a population of 11,986. The median household income is $69,160, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $257,400, 7% below the US average. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48001 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.2 square miles in Algonac, St. Clair County, Michigan. The area is home to 11,986 residents, producing a population density of 243 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48001 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48001 sits at $69,160 (6% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,403. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $257,400 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $944 per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48001 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 48001 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48001.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48001, Algonac, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,986
Population
49.2
Area (sq mi)
243
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48001?
52.4
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$69,160
Median Household Income
-6% vs state
$40,403
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
35.3 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
5,607
Total Housing Units
5,143
Occupied Units
464
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$257,400
Median Home Value
+17% vs state
$944
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
159
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+59%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48001 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +59% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 121 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 132 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 147 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 156 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 159 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 184 business establishments in ZIP 48001, employing approximately 1,147 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,384,000.
184
Businesses
1,147
Employees
$43.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31 | 16.9% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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