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 High-density area
- $54,703
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Center Line pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48015 (Center Line, MI) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 144.1 in 2023 to 151.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,938. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,600 (29% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $788; owner occupancy is 52.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macomb County, so 48015 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 48015
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Center Line, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48015.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 16
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 15
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48015?
40.5
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
12.9%
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?
$54,703
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$31,938
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48015 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Center Line, 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)
$54,703 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
3,754housing units
3,754
Total Housing Units
3,713
Occupied Units
41
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,600
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 48205
Detroit (48205)
44,045 residents
- 48234
Detroit (48234)
36,140 residents
- 48312
Sterling Heights (48312)
32,720 residents
- 48089
Warren (48089)
31,978 residents
- 48091
Warren (48091)
31,106 residents
- 48092
Warren (48092)
25,680 residents
- 48093
Warren (48093)
23,037 residents
- 48088
Warren (48088)
22,255 residents
- 48030 16,422
Hazel Park (48030)
16,422 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48015 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48015 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48088
Warren (48088)
$81,601 median income
- 48092
Warren (48092)
$73,808 median income
- 48093
Warren (48093)
$68,218 median income
- 48312
Sterling Heights (48312)
$68,061 median income
- 48030
Hazel Park (48030)
$67,073 median income
- 48015
Center Line (48015)
$54,703 median income
- 48091
Warren (48091)
$54,230 median income
- 48089
Warren (48089)
$52,366 median income
- 48205
Detroit (48205)
$38,966 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48015, 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 (8,257 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 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.
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