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 High-density area
- $64,354
- Median income Near-median income area
- $215,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48026 (Fraser, MI) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 154.5 in 2023 to 161.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,471. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $215,900 (2% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $843; 73.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macomb County, so 48026 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 48026
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fraser, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48026.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
119 establishments
- Construction
Construction
52 establishments
- Retail trade 47
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Wholesale trade 43
Wholesale trade
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 41
Accommodation and food services
41 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48026?
43.0
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
7.3%
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?
$64,354
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$43,471
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48026 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Fraser, 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)
$64,354 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
6,870housing units
6,870
Total Housing Units
6,592
Occupied Units
278
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,900
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 48066
Roseville (48066)
47,388 residents
- 48038
Clinton Township (48038)
41,057 residents
- 48035
Clinton Township (48035)
34,788 residents
- 48312
Sterling Heights (48312)
32,720 residents
- 48021
Eastpointe (48021)
32,353 residents
- 48093
Warren (48093)
23,037 residents
- 48088
Warren (48088)
22,255 residents
- 48036
Clinton Township (48036)
20,980 residents
- 48081
Saint Clair Shores (48081)
20,635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48026 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48026 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48081
Saint Clair Shores (48081)
$82,009 median income
- 48088
Warren (48088)
$81,601 median income
- 48038
Clinton Township (48038)
$78,567 median income
- 48082
Saint Clair Shores (48082)
$74,806 median income
- 48035
Clinton Township (48035)
$73,015 median income
- 48036
Clinton Township (48036)
$70,071 median income
- 48093
Warren (48093)
$68,218 median income
- 48312
Sterling Heights (48312)
$68,061 median income
- 48026
Fraser (48026)
$64,354 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48026, 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 (14,480 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 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.
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