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 Moderate-density area
- $90,452
- Median income Above-median income area
- $290,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48003 (Almont, MI) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 166.6 in 2023 to 170.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,295. The poverty rate is 6.6%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $290,100 (32% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 92.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $968.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lapeer County, so 48003 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 48003?
44.6
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
4.7%
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?
$90,452
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$41,295
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
35.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48003 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Almont, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$90,452 Top 19% higher than 81% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,552housing units
2,552
Total Housing Units
2,471
Occupied Units
81
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$290,100
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48003 vs 48065 →
ZIP 48003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48065
Romeo (48065)
10,547 residents
- 48444
Imlay City (48444)
9,327 residents
- 48003
Almont (48003)
6,070 residents
- 48412
Attica (48412)
5,682 residents
- 48005
Armada (48005)
5,379 residents
- 48428
Dryden (48428)
5,027 residents
- 48367
Leonard (48367)
4,727 residents
- 48014
Capac (48014)
4,256 residents
- 48002 3,285
Allenton (48002)
3,285 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48003 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48367
Leonard (48367)
$110,405 median income
- 48065
Romeo (48065)
$106,053 median income
- 48005
Armada (48005)
$105,734 median income
- 48428
Dryden (48428)
$100,033 median income
- 48002
Allenton (48002)
$93,948 median income
- 48003
Almont (48003)
$90,452 median income
- 48412
Attica (48412)
$79,534 median income
- 48444
Imlay City (48444)
$71,436 median income
- 48014
Capac (48014)
$66,800 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48003, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,070 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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