ZIP Code 48005
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Armada · Macomb County · Michigan
- Population
- 5,379
- Median income
- $105,734
- Median home value
- $331,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.1%
- Land area
- 94.5 sq mi
57/sq mi
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.8
Detroit
ZIP code 48005 in Armada, Michigan has a population of 5,379. The median household income is $105,734, which is 39% above the national average. Median home value is $331,100, 19% above the US average. 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48005 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 94.5 square miles in Armada, Macomb County, Michigan. The area is home to 5,379 residents, producing a population density of 57 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 48005 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48005 sits at $105,734 (44% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $52,120. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $331,100 (51% above the state average) with median rent at $1,053 per month, and 93.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48005 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macomb County, so you can benchmark 48005 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 48005
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48005.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 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 48005, Armada, 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
5,379
Population
94.5
Area (sq mi)
57
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48005?
44.8
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
1.6%
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?
$105,734
Median Household Income
+44% vs state
$52,120
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 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?
1,906
Total Housing Units
1,869
Occupied Units
37
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$331,100
Median Home Value
+51% vs state
$1,053
Median Rent
1977
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48005 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 125 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 138 |
| 2022 | +6.7% | 147 |
| 2023 | +15.1% | 169 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 176 |
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 120 business establishments in ZIP 48005, employing approximately 1,676 people with a combined annual payroll of $110,784,000.
120
Businesses
1,676
Employees
$110.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 21.7% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.5% |
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 48005 vs 48002 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48002 | Allenton, MI | 3,285 | 6.1 mi |
| 48096 | Ray, MI | 3,739 | 6.1 mi |
| 48065 | Romeo, MI | 10,547 | 6.0 mi |
| 48062 | Richmond, MI | 9,373 | 6.2 mi |
| 48095 | Washington, MI | 4,906 | 7.6 mi |
| 48050 | New Haven, MI | 1,653 | 7.6 mi |
| 48003 | Almont, MI | 6,070 | 8.2 mi |
| 48041 | Memphis, MI | 4,561 | 8.6 mi |
| 48094 | Washington, MI | 18,028 | 9.8 mi |
| 48048 | New Haven, MI | 7,548 | 9.8 mi |
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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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