PlainZIP

Clinton Township, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48038

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

41,057
1,445/sq mi
$78,567
Median income
$265,500
Median home value
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
1,445
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48038 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48038 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, with 41,057 residents across 28.4 square miles, a density of 1,445 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48038 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,567 (7% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $46,346. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. Median home value sits at $265,500 (21% above the state average), median rent at $1,280 a month, and owner-occupancy at 62.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 48038 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 48038

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton Township, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48038.

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 48038, 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

41,057

Population

28.4

Area (sq mi)

1,445

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48038?

41.6

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.4%
African American 10.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$78,567

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$46,346

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48038 ranks nationally

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

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

$78,567 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 30.2%

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

What does housing look like?

21,203

Total Housing Units

20,641

Occupied Units

562

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.3%
Renter 37.7%

$265,500

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$1,280

Median Rent

1987

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

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48038 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 128
2021 +11.2% 142
2022 +12.0% 160
2023 +6.4% 170
2024 +3.3% 175

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 1,092 business establishments in ZIP 48038, employing approximately 16,490 people with a combined annual payroll of $899,202,000.

1,092

Businesses

16,490

Employees

$899.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 235 21.5%
Retail trade 136 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 121 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 106 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 83 7.6%
Finance and insurance 78 7.1%
Construction 77 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 60 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 50 4.6%
Manufacturing 36 3.3%
Wholesale trade 34 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.6%
Information 13 1.2%
Educational services 12 1.1%

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 48038 vs 48036 →

ZIP 48038 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 48038 ranks #3 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 48038 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 48038 ranks #5 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
48036 Clinton Township, MI 20,980 2.3 mi
48044 Macomb, MI 52,289 3.1 mi
48313 Sterling Heights, MI 33,952 3.1 mi
48043 Mount Clemens, MI 16,305 3.1 mi
48026 Fraser, MI 14,480 4.6 mi
48035 Clinton Township, MI 34,788 3.8 mi
48066 Roseville, MI 47,388 6.8 mi
48042 Macomb, MI 27,291 5.9 mi
48312 Sterling Heights, MI 32,720 4.7 mi
48314 Sterling Heights, MI 20,245 5.7 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
48047 standard
New Baltimore, MI
Pop: 39,415
48035 standard
Clinton Township, MI
Pop: 34,788
48313 standard
Sterling Heights, MI
Pop: 33,952

Related Areas

Macomb County Clinton Township, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48038 in? ▼
ZIP code 48038 (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 48038? ▼
ZIP code 48038 in Clinton Township, MI has a population of 41,057 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48038? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48038 is $78,567, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48038? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48038 is $265,500, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48038? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48038 is White at 77.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48038? ▼
ZIP code 48038 has 1,092 business establishments employing approximately 16,490 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48038? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48038 are: Health care and social assistance (235), Retail trade (136), Professional, scientific, and technical services (121). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48038? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48038 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 48038? ▼
In ZIP code 48038, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 48038? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48038 is 25.2 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 48038? ▼
In ZIP code 48038, approximately 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48038? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48038 is 8.3% 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.