PlainZIP

Center Line, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48015

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

8,257
1,862/sq mi
$54,703
Median income
$156,600
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Center Line pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,862
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48015 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48015 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Center Line, Macomb County, Michigan, home to 8,257 residents across 4.4 square miles, a density of 1,862 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48015 reports a modest median household income of $54,703 (25% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $31,938. Poverty here runs at 16.8%, with unemployment measured at 6.8%. Housing costs here run $156,600 for a typical home value (29% below the state average), with rent averaging $788 a month; 52.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Macomb County, letting you compare 48015 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 48015

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Center Line, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48015.

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 48015, Center Line, 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

8,257

Population

4.4

Area (sq mi)

1,862

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48015?

40.5

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 48.9%
African American 31.6%
Asian 12.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$54,703

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$31,938

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48015 ranks nationally

Center Line, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,703 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 48.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,754

Total Housing Units

3,713

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.2%
Renter 47.8%

$156,600

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$788

Median Rent

1960

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

151

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+51%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48015 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +51% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 106
2021 +13.5% 120
2022 +11.0% 133
2023 +8.1% 144
2024 +5.0% 151

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 181 business establishments in ZIP 48015, employing approximately 3,841 people with a combined annual payroll of $266,063,000.

181

Businesses

3,841

Employees

$266.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 42 23.2%
Health care and social assistance 22 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 22 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 16 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing 14 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 6.1%
Construction 8 4.4%
Finance and insurance 8 4.4%
Manufacturing 7 3.9%
Wholesale trade 7 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.3%

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 48015 vs 48397 →

ZIP 48015 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 48015 ranks #0 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 48015 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 48015 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
48397 Warren, MI 0 1.2 mi
48089 Warren, MI 31,978 1.8 mi
48091 Warren, MI 31,106 1.8 mi
48093 Warren, MI 23,037 2.4 mi
48234 Detroit, MI 36,140 3.5 mi
48092 Warren, MI 25,680 2.8 mi
48088 Warren, MI 22,255 3.3 mi
48030 Hazel Park, MI 16,422 3.8 mi
48205 Detroit, MI 44,045 4.0 mi
48312 Sterling Heights, MI 32,720 5.5 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 Center Line, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48015 in? ▼
ZIP code 48015 (Center Line) 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 48015? ▼
ZIP code 48015 in Center Line, MI has a population of 8,257 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48015? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48015 is $54,703, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48015? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48015 is $156,600, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48015? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48015 is White at 48.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48015? ▼
ZIP code 48015 has 181 business establishments employing approximately 3,841 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48015? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48015 are: Retail trade (42), Health care and social assistance (22), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48015? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48015 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 51%. 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 48015? ▼
In ZIP code 48015, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 48015? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48015 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48015? ▼
In ZIP code 48015, approximately 52.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48015? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48015 is 16.8% 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.