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Armada, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48005

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

5,379
57/sq mi
$105,734
Median income
$331,100
Median home value
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
57
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48005 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48005 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Armada, Macomb County, Michigan, home to 5,379 residents across 94.5 square miles, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48005 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,734 (44% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $52,120. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.3%. Median home value sits at $331,100 (51% above the state average), median rent at $1,053 a month, and owner-occupancy at 93.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48005, plus 6 more within Macomb County, give a clearer read than the 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 48005

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Armada, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48005.

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 48005, Armada, 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

5,379

Population

94.5

Area (sq mi)

57

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48005?

44.8

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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

How ZIP 48005 ranks nationally

Armada, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,734 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%

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

Owner 93.2%
Renter 6.8%

$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

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ZIP 48005 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 48005 ranks #6 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 48005 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 48005 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Macomb County

48044 standard
Macomb, MI
Pop: 52,289
48066 standard
Roseville, MI
Pop: 47,388
48310 standard
Sterling Heights, MI
Pop: 42,766
48038 standard
Clinton Township, MI
Pop: 41,057
48047 standard
New Baltimore, MI
Pop: 39,415
48035 standard
Clinton Township, MI
Pop: 34,788

Related Areas

Macomb County Armada, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48005 in? ▼
ZIP code 48005 (Armada) is located in Macomb County, Michigan. Macomb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macomb-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48005? ▼
ZIP code 48005 in Armada, MI has a population of 5,379 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48005? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48005 is $105,734, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48005? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48005 is $331,100, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48005? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48005 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48005? ▼
ZIP code 48005 has 120 business establishments employing approximately 1,676 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48005? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48005 are: Construction (26), Manufacturing (14), Retail trade (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48005? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48005 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 48005? ▼
In ZIP code 48005, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% 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 48005? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48005 is 29.0 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 48005? ▼
In ZIP code 48005, approximately 93.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48005? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48005 is 6.8% 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.