ZIP Code 48042
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Macomb · Macomb County · Michigan
- Population
- 27,291
- Median income
- $126,667
- Median home value
- $410,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.4%
- Land area
- 58.8 sq mi
464/sq mi
▲ 66% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 47% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.8
Detroit
ZIP code 48042 in Macomb, Michigan has a population of 27,291. The median household income is $126,667, which is 66% above the national average. Median home value is $410,000, 47% above the US average. 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48042 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.8 square miles in Macomb, Macomb County, Michigan. The area is home to 27,291 residents, producing a population density of 464 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 48042 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48042 sits at $126,667 (73% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $49,719. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $410,000 (87% above the state average) with median rent at $1,672 per month, and 95.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48042 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macomb County, so you can benchmark 48042 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 48042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$49,719
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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