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Almont, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48003

Lapeer County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,070
71/sq mi
$90,452
Median income
$290,100
Median home value
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Almont pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
71
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48003 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48003 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Almont, Lapeer County, Michigan, home to 6,070 residents across 85.5 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48003 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,452 (23% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,295. Local economic indicators show a 6.6% poverty rate alongside 6.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $290,100 (32% above the state average), median rent at $968 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lapeer County, so you can benchmark 48003 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 48003

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Almont, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48003.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48003, Almont, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,070

Population

85.5

Area (sq mi)

71

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48003?

44.6

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$90,452

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$41,295

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

35.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48003 ranks nationally

Almont, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$90,452 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,552

Total Housing Units

2,471

Occupied Units

81

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

$290,100

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$968

Median Rent

1989

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

170

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+70%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48003 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 120
2021 +12.6% 135
2022 +13.4% 153
2023 +8.8% 167
2024 +2.1% 170

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 161 business establishments in ZIP 48003, employing approximately 1,345 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,269,000.

161

Businesses

1,345

Employees

$59.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 29 18.0%
Retail trade 22 13.7%
Manufacturing 18 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 16 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 11 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 9 5.6%
Finance and insurance 9 5.6%
Health care and social assistance 9 5.6%
Wholesale trade 6 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 48003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48003 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48003 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48065 Romeo, MI 10,547 6.0 mi
48428 Dryden, MI 5,027 5.5 mi
48002 Allenton, MI 3,285 5.8 mi
48444 Imlay City, MI 9,327 9.2 mi
48367 Leonard, MI 4,727 8.0 mi
48005 Armada, MI 5,379 8.2 mi
48014 Capac, MI 4,256 8.5 mi
48412 Attica, MI 5,682 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lapeer County

48446 standard
Lapeer, MI
Pop: 30,749
48444 standard
Imlay City, MI
Pop: 9,327
48461 standard
North Branch, MI
Pop: 8,428
48455 standard
Metamora, MI
Pop: 7,974
48421 standard
Columbiaville, MI
Pop: 6,647
48412 standard
Attica, MI
Pop: 5,682

Related Areas

Lapeer County Almont, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48003 in? ▼
ZIP code 48003 (Almont) is located in Lapeer County, Michigan. Lapeer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lapeer-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48003? ▼
ZIP code 48003 in Almont, MI has a population of 6,070 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48003? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48003 is $90,452, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48003? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48003 is $290,100, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48003? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48003 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48003? ▼
ZIP code 48003 has 161 business establishments employing approximately 1,345 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48003? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48003 are: Construction (29), Retail trade (22), Manufacturing (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48003? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48003 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48003? ▼
In ZIP code 48003, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48003? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48003 is 35.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48003? ▼
In ZIP code 48003, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48003? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48003 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.