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Clinton Township, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48036

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

20,980
973/sq mi
$70,071
Median income
$203,700
Median home value
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
973
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48036 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48036 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, with 20,980 residents across 21.6 square miles, a density of 973 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48036 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,071 (4% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,300. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.4%. The typical home here is valued at $203,700 (7% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,102 monthly, and 70.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 48036 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Macomb 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 48036

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton Township, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48036.

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 48036, 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

20,980

Population

21.6

Area (sq mi)

973

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48036?

39.1

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 66.7%
African American 20.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$70,071

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$37,300

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48036 ranks nationally

Clinton Township, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,071 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,989

Total Housing Units

9,595

Occupied Units

394

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.5%

$203,700

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,102

Median Rent

1977

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

166

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+66%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48036 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +66% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 118
2021 +12.9% 133
2022 +11.0% 148
2023 +6.8% 158
2024 +5.3% 166

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 588 business establishments in ZIP 48036, employing approximately 9,018 people with a combined annual payroll of $483,413,000.

588

Businesses

9,018

Employees

$483.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 83 14.1%
Health care and social assistance 83 14.1%
Construction 78 13.3%
Retail trade 75 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 55 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 34 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 5.4%
Wholesale trade 30 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 4.9%
Finance and insurance 26 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 17 2.9%
Information 7 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.8%
Educational services 4 0.7%

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 48036 vs 48043 →

ZIP 48036 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 48036 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 48036 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 48036 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
48043 Mount Clemens, MI 16,305 1.0 mi
48035 Clinton Township, MI 34,788 2.5 mi
48038 Clinton Township, MI 41,057 2.3 mi
48045 Harrison Township, MI 24,604 3.5 mi
48082 Saint Clair Shores, MI 16,549 4.5 mi
48044 Macomb, MI 52,289 4.3 mi
48081 Saint Clair Shores, MI 20,635 6.7 mi
48026 Fraser, MI 14,480 4.5 mi
48042 Macomb, MI 27,291 6.6 mi
48313 Sterling Heights, MI 33,952 5.2 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 Clinton Township, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48036 in? ▼
ZIP code 48036 (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 48036? ▼
ZIP code 48036 in Clinton Township, MI has a population of 20,980 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48036? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48036 is $70,071, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48036? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48036 is $203,700, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48036? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48036 is White at 66.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48036? ▼
ZIP code 48036 has 588 business establishments employing approximately 9,018 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48036? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48036 are: Manufacturing (83), Health care and social assistance (83), Construction (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48036? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48036 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 66%. 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 48036? ▼
In ZIP code 48036, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 48036? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48036 is 25.0 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 48036? ▼
In ZIP code 48036, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48036? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48036 is 16.6% 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.