Clinton Township, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48035
Macomb County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,788
- 1,528/sq mi High-density area
- $73,015
- Median income Near-median income area
- $192,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clinton Township pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,528
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48035 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 48035 (Clinton Township, MI) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 157.4 in 2023 to 171.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48035 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, with 34,788 residents across 22.8 square miles, a density of 1,528 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48035 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,015 (0% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,731. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $192,000 (13% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,135; 67.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macomb County, so 48035 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 48035
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton Township, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48035.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
115 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
98 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
90 establishments
- Construction
Construction
86 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
80 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 48035, Clinton Township, 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
34,788
Population
22.8
Area (sq mi)
1,528
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48035?
39.0
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
6.8%
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?
$73,015
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$39,731
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48035 ranks nationally
Clinton Township, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$73,015 Top 49% higher than 51% of 30,318 US 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
15,587housing units
15,587
Total Housing Units
14,948
Occupied Units
639
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,000
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,135
Median Rent
1970
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
171
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+71%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48035 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +71% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 118 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 135 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 151 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 157 |
| 2024 | +8.8% | 171 |
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 747 business establishments in ZIP 48035, employing approximately 8,860 people with a combined annual payroll of $447,716,000.
747
Businesses
8,860
Employees
$447.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 115 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 98 | 13.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 90 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 86 | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 80 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.9% |
| Information | 5 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
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 48035 vs 48036 →
ZIP 48035 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48044
Macomb (48044)
52,289 residents
- 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
- 48080
Saint Clair Shores (48080)
22,494 residents
- 48036
Clinton Township (48036)
20,980 residents
- 48081 20,635
Saint Clair Shores (48081)
20,635 residents
- 48082 16,549
Saint Clair Shores (48082)
16,549 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48035 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48035 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48044
Macomb (48044)
$117,856 median income
- 48081
Saint Clair Shores (48081)
$82,009 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
- 48312
Sterling Heights (48312)
$68,061 median income
- 48080
Saint Clair Shores (48080)
$66,986 median income
- 48026
Fraser (48026)
$64,354 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48035 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48036 | Clinton Township, MI | 20,980 | 2.5 mi |
| 48082 | Saint Clair Shores, MI | 16,549 | 2.3 mi |
| 48026 | Fraser, MI | 14,480 | 2.4 mi |
| 48043 | Mount Clemens, MI | 16,305 | 3.2 mi |
| 48081 | Saint Clair Shores, MI | 20,635 | 4.3 mi |
| 48066 | Roseville, MI | 47,388 | 3.7 mi |
| 48038 | Clinton Township, MI | 41,057 | 3.8 mi |
| 48080 | Saint Clair Shores, MI | 22,494 | 6.4 mi |
| 48312 | Sterling Heights, MI | 32,720 | 5.1 mi |
| 48044 | Macomb, MI | 52,289 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48035, 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 (34,788 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 48035 in?
ZIP code 48035 (Clinton Township) 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 48035?
ZIP code 48035 in Clinton Township, MI has a population of 34,788 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48035?
The median household income in ZIP 48035 is $73,015, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48035?
The median home value in ZIP 48035 is $192,000, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48035?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48035 is White at 68.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48035?
ZIP code 48035 has 747 business establishments employing approximately 8,860 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48035?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48035 are: Retail trade (115), Other services (except public administration) (98), Health care and social assistance (90). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48035?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48035 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 71%. 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 48035?
In ZIP code 48035, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 48035?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48035 is 25.9 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 48035?
In ZIP code 48035, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48035?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48035 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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