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Emmett, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48022

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

2,654
29/sq mi
$96,809
Median income
$239,800
Median home value
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48022 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48022 covers 91.5 square miles in Emmett, St. Clair County, Michigan (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,654 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48022 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,809 (32% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $39,760. Poverty here runs at 3.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. Housing costs here run $239,800 for a typical home value (9% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,050 a month; 97.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 41 minutes. To put 48022 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Clair County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48022

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Emmett, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48022.

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 48022, Emmett, 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

2,654

Population

91.5

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48022?

46.7

Median Age

56.6%

Male

43.4%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$96,809

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$39,760

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

41.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48022 ranks nationally

Emmett, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,809 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,147

Total Housing Units

1,077

Occupied Units

70

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.6%
Renter 2.4%

$239,800

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,050

Median Rent

1987

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

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

173

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+73%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48022 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 116
2021 +13.1% 131
2022 +17.5% 154
2023 +9.0% 167
2024 +3.5% 173

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 26 business establishments in ZIP 48022, employing approximately 167 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,332,000.

26

Businesses

167

Employees

$7.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 26.9%
Retail trade 4 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 4 15.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 11.5%

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 48022 vs 48041 →

ZIP 48022 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 48022 ranks #7 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 48022 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 48022 ranks the highest of 7 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
48041 Memphis, MI 4,561 6.2 mi
48097 Yale, MI 5,499 6.8 mi
48014 Capac, MI 4,256 6.0 mi
48006 Avoca, MI 4,007 6.6 mi
48002 Allenton, MI 3,285 8.5 mi
48027 Goodells, MI 3,249 8.7 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 Emmett, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48022 in? ▼
ZIP code 48022 (Emmett) 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 48022? ▼
ZIP code 48022 in Emmett, MI has a population of 2,654 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48022? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48022 is $96,809, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48022? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48022 is $239,800, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48022? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48022 is White at 98.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48022? ▼
ZIP code 48022 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 167 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48022? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48022 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48022? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48022 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 48022? ▼
In ZIP code 48022, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 48022? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48022 is 41.3 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 48022? ▼
In ZIP code 48022, approximately 97.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48022? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48022 is 3.1% 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.