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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
$71,385
Median income
$240,200
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,216. Local economic indicators show a 19.4% poverty rate alongside 10.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $240,200 (9% above the state average), median rent at $1,163 a month, and owner-occupancy at 94.4%.

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. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 48006 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 48006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Avoca, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48006.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48006?

46.2

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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

$34,216

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Unemployment Rate

40.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48006 ranks nationally

Avoca, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,385 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 45.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,641

Total Housing Units

1,528

Occupied Units

113

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.4%
Renter 5.6%

$240,200

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48006 ranks #5 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 48006 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 48006 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
48027 Goodells, MI 3,249 9.1 mi
48032 Jeddo, MI 2,322 6.5 mi
48049 North Street, MI 5,582 6.7 mi
48022 Emmett, MI 2,654 6.6 mi
48097 Yale, MI 5,499 7.6 mi
48041 Memphis, MI 4,561 10.9 mi
48454 Melvin, MI 1,324 10.6 mi
48074 Smiths Creek, MI 9,356 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Clair County

48060 standard
Port Huron, MI
Pop: 40,831
48059 standard
Fort Gratiot, MI
Pop: 15,123
48079 standard
Saint Clair, MI
Pop: 12,304
48001 standard
Algonac, MI
Pop: 11,986
48040 standard
Marysville, MI
Pop: 9,956
48074 standard
Smiths Creek, MI
Pop: 9,356

Related Areas

St. Clair County Avoca, MI Michigan

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.

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