ZIP Code 48023
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Fair Haven · St. Clair County · Michigan
- Population
- 5,178
- Median income
- $70,469
- Median home value
- $244,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.1%
- Land area
- 44.1 sq mi
117/sq mi
▼ 8% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.2
Detroit
ZIP code 48023 in Fair Haven, Michigan has a population of 5,178. The median household income is $70,469, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $244,200, 12% below the US average. 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48023 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 44.1 square miles in Fair Haven, St. Clair County, Michigan. The area is home to 5,178 residents, producing a population density of 117 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48023 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48023 sits at $70,469 (4% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,009. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $244,200 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,266 per month, and 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48023 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 48023 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48023
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48023.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Manufacturing 11
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 11
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Retail trade 10
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 10
Health care and social assistance
10 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48023, Fair Haven, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,178
Population
44.1
Area (sq mi)
117
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48023?
43.2
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
1.2%
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?
$70,469
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$41,009
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,286
Total Housing Units
2,094
Occupied Units
192
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,200
Median Home Value
+11% vs state
$1,266
Median Rent
1986
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
+15.8%
YoY Change (2024)
181
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+81%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48023 have increased 15.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 132 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 144 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 157 |
| 2023 | -0.9% | 156 |
| 2024 | +15.8% | 181 |
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 116 business establishments in ZIP 48023, employing approximately 1,447 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,283,000.
116
Businesses
1,447
Employees
$76.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 29 | 25.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.6% |
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 48023 vs 48064 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48064 | Casco, MI | 4,107 | 4.6 mi |
| 48039 | Marine City, MI | 7,807 | 5.5 mi |
| 48047 | New Baltimore, MI | 39,415 | 6.2 mi |
| 48001 | Algonac, MI | 11,986 | 6.0 mi |
| 48028 | Harsens Island, MI | 1,190 | 8.0 mi |
| 48048 | New Haven, MI | 7,548 | 7.6 mi |
| 48054 | East China, MI | 7,339 | 7.5 mi |
| 48050 | New Haven, MI | 1,653 | 9.3 mi |
| 48062 | Richmond, MI | 9,373 | 12.5 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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