Macomb, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48042
Macomb County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,291
- 464/sq mi High-density area
- $126,667
- Median income Above-median income area
- $410,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Macomb pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 464
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48042 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 48042 (Macomb, MI) rose +7.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 160.4 in 2023 to 172.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48042 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Macomb, Macomb County, Michigan, with 27,291 residents across 58.8 square miles, a density of 464 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48042 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,667 (73% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,719. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.2% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $410,000 (87% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 95.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,672.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macomb County, so 48042 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 48042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Macomb, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48042.
- Construction
Construction
114 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
49 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 43
Professional, scientific, and technical services
43 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 48042, Macomb, 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
27,291
Population
58.8
Area (sq mi)
464
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48042?
42.8
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
8.4%
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?
$126,667
Median Household Income
+73% vs state ZIP avg
$49,719
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48042 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Macomb, 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)
$126,667 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
12,383housing units
12,383
Total Housing Units
12,050
Occupied Units
333
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$410,000
Median Home Value
+87% vs state ZIP avg
$1,672
Median Rent
2002
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
+7.8%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48042 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 125 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 138 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 156 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 160 |
| 2024 | +7.8% | 173 |
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 545 business establishments in ZIP 48042, employing approximately 5,531 people with a combined annual payroll of $329,779,000.
545
Businesses
5,531
Employees
$329.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 114 | 20.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 58 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 52 | 9.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 49 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 39 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.3% |
| Information | 6 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
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 48042 vs 48044 →
ZIP 48042 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
- 48038
Clinton Township (48038)
41,057 residents
- 48047
New Baltimore (48047)
39,415 residents
- 48035
Clinton Township (48035)
34,788 residents
- 48042
Macomb (48042)
27,291 residents
- 48315
Utica (48315)
26,563 residents
- 48316
Utica (48316)
25,404 residents
- 48036
Clinton Township (48036)
20,980 residents
- 48051 17,319
New Baltimore (48051)
17,319 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48042 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48042
Macomb (48042)
$126,667 median income
- 48096
Ray (48096)
$117,917 median income
- 48044
Macomb (48044)
$117,856 median income
- 48316
Utica (48316)
$107,776 median income
- 48315
Utica (48315)
$100,684 median income
- 48047
New Baltimore (48047)
$94,890 median income
- 48051
New Baltimore (48051)
$90,968 median income
- 48038
Clinton Township (48038)
$78,567 median income
- 48035
Clinton Township (48035)
$73,015 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48042 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48044 | Macomb, MI | 52,289 | 2.8 mi |
| 48096 | Ray, MI | 3,739 | 5.2 mi |
| 48051 | New Baltimore, MI | 17,319 | 4.5 mi |
| 48315 | Utica, MI | 26,563 | 4.6 mi |
| 48036 | Clinton Township, MI | 20,980 | 6.6 mi |
| 48038 | Clinton Township, MI | 41,057 | 5.9 mi |
| 48043 | Mount Clemens, MI | 16,305 | 6.3 mi |
| 48035 | Clinton Township, MI | 34,788 | 9.0 mi |
| 48047 | New Baltimore, MI | 39,415 | 6.7 mi |
| 48316 | Utica, MI | 25,404 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48042, 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 (27,291 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 48042 in?
ZIP code 48042 (Macomb) 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 48042?
ZIP code 48042 in Macomb, MI has a population of 27,291 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48042?
The median household income in ZIP 48042 is $126,667, which is 66% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48042?
The median home value in ZIP 48042 is $410,000, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48042?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48042 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48042?
ZIP code 48042 has 545 business establishments employing approximately 5,531 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48042?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48042 are: Construction (114), Health care and social assistance (58), Retail trade (52). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48042?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48042 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 48042?
In ZIP code 48042, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.4% 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 48042?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48042 is 29.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48042?
In ZIP code 48042, approximately 95.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48042?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48042 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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