ZIP Code 48038
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Clinton Township · Macomb County · Michigan
- Population
- 41,057
- Median income
- $78,567
- Median home value
- $265,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.2%
- Land area
- 28.4 sq mi
1,445/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.6
Detroit
ZIP code 48038 in Clinton Township, Michigan has a population of 41,057. The median household income is $78,567, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $265,500, 5% below the US average. 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48038 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.4 square miles in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan. The area is home to 41,057 residents, producing a population density of 1,445 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48038 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48038 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $265,500 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $1,280 per month, and 62.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48038 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macomb County, so you can benchmark 48038 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48038
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48038.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
235 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
136 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
121 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 83
Other services (except public administration)
83 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 48038?
41.6
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
12.0%
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?
$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
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?
21,203
Total Housing Units
20,641
Occupied Units
562
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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