Avoca, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48006
St. Clair County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,007
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,385
- Median income Near-median income area
- $240,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Avoca pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48006 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 48006 (Avoca, MI) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 155.8 in 2023 to 167.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48006 covers 184.7 square miles in Avoca, St. Clair County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,007 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48006 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,385 (3% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,216. Unemployment is 10.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $240,200 (9% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,163; 94.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 41 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Clair County, so 48006 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 48006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Avoca, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48006.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 48006, Avoca, 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
4,007
Population
184.7
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48006?
46.2
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
1.5%
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?
$71,385
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$34,216
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
40.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48006 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Avoca, 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)
$71,385 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
1,641housing units
1,641
Total Housing Units
1,528
Occupied Units
113
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$240,200
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,163
Median Rent
1990
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
167
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+67%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48006 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 116 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 131 |
| 2022 | +6.6% | 140 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 156 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 167 |
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 31 business establishments in ZIP 48006, employing approximately 175 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,721,000.
31
Businesses
175
Employees
$11.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 45.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 9.7% |
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 48006 vs 48027 →
ZIP 48006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48074
Smiths Creek (48074)
9,356 residents
- 48049
North Street (48049)
5,582 residents
- 48097
Yale (48097)
5,499 residents
- 48041
Memphis (48041)
4,561 residents
- 48006
Avoca (48006)
4,007 residents
- 48027 3,249
Goodells (48027)
3,249 residents
- 48022 2,654
Emmett (48022)
2,654 residents
- 48032 2,322
Jeddo (48032)
2,322 residents
- 48454 1,324
Melvin (48454)
1,324 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48006 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48032
Jeddo (48032)
$96,875 median income
- 48022
Emmett (48022)
$96,809 median income
- 48027
Goodells (48027)
$90,417 median income
- 48049
North Street (48049)
$84,028 median income
- 48041
Memphis (48041)
$75,677 median income
- 48006
Avoca (48006)
$71,385 median income
- 48074
Smiths Creek (48074)
$71,047 median income
- 48097
Yale (48097)
$63,659 median income
- 48454
Melvin (48454)
$62,639 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48006 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 48006, 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 (4,007 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 48006 in?
ZIP code 48006 (Avoca) is located in St. Clair County, Michigan. St. Clair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-clair-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48006?
ZIP code 48006 in Avoca, MI has a population of 4,007 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48006?
The median household income in ZIP 48006 is $71,385, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48006?
The median home value in ZIP 48006 is $240,200, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48006?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48006 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48006?
ZIP code 48006 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 175 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48006?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48006 are: Construction (14), Manufacturing (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48006?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48006 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. 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 48006?
In ZIP code 48006, 45.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 48006?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48006 is 40.5 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 48006?
In ZIP code 48006, approximately 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48006?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48006 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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