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Fraser, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48026

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

14,480
1,350/sq mi
$64,354
Median income
$215,900
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fraser pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,350
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48026 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48026 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fraser, Macomb County, Michigan, home to 14,480 residents across 10.7 square miles, a density of 1,350 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48026 reports a modest median household income of $64,354 (12% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,471. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $215,900 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $843 per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macomb County, so you can benchmark 48026 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 48026

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fraser, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48026.

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 48026, Fraser, 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

14,480

Population

10.7

Area (sq mi)

1,350

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48026?

43.0

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 80.0%
African American 10.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$64,354

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$43,471

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48026 ranks nationally

Fraser, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,354 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,870

Total Housing Units

6,592

Occupied Units

278

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%

$215,900

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$843

Median Rent

1972

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

161

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+61%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48026 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +61% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 116
2021 +12.4% 130
2022 +11.1% 144
2023 +7.1% 154
2024 +4.3% 161

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 497 business establishments in ZIP 48026, employing approximately 7,024 people with a combined annual payroll of $377,933,000.

497

Businesses

7,024

Employees

$377.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 119 23.9%
Construction 52 10.5%
Retail trade 47 9.5%
Wholesale trade 43 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 41 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 38 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 30 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 18 3.6%
Finance and insurance 13 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.0%
Information 4 0.8%

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 48026 vs 48066 →

ZIP 48026 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 48026 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 48026 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 48026 ranks #9 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
48066 Roseville, MI 47,388 2.3 mi
48088 Warren, MI 22,255 2.3 mi
48035 Clinton Township, MI 34,788 2.4 mi
48082 Saint Clair Shores, MI 16,549 3.3 mi
48038 Clinton Township, MI 41,057 4.6 mi
48021 Eastpointe, MI 32,353 5.1 mi
48312 Sterling Heights, MI 32,720 3.3 mi
48093 Warren, MI 23,037 3.7 mi
48081 Saint Clair Shores, MI 20,635 4.0 mi
48036 Clinton Township, MI 20,980 4.5 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 Fraser, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48026 in? ▼
ZIP code 48026 (Fraser) 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 48026? ▼
ZIP code 48026 in Fraser, MI has a population of 14,480 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48026? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48026 is $64,354, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48026? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48026 is $215,900, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48026? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48026 is White at 80.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48026? ▼
ZIP code 48026 has 497 business establishments employing approximately 7,024 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48026? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48026 are: Manufacturing (119), Construction (52), Retail trade (47). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48026? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48026 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 61%. 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 48026? ▼
In ZIP code 48026, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 48026? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48026 is 23.5 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 48026? ▼
In ZIP code 48026, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48026? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48026 is 10.4% 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.