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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
$126,667
Median income
$410,000
Median home value
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $49,719. Local economic indicators show a 3.2% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $410,000 (87% above the state average), median rent at $1,672 a month, and owner-occupancy at 95.6%.

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. To put 48042 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 48042

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Macomb, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48042.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48042?

42.8

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
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?

$126,667

Median Household Income

+73% vs state

$49,719

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48042 ranks nationally

Macomb, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$126,667 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.4%

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

What does housing look like?

12,383

Total Housing Units

12,050

Occupied Units

333

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.6%
Renter 4.4%

$410,000

Median Home Value

+87% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48042 ranks #5 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 48042 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 48042 ranks the highest 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
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

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 Macomb, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.