ZIP Code 48043
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Mount Clemens · Macomb County · Michigan
- Population
- 16,305
- Median income
- $52,161
- Median home value
- $179,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.0%
- Land area
- 10.6 sq mi
1,533/sq mi
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 42
Detroit
ZIP code 48043 in Mount Clemens, Michigan has a population of 16,305. The median household income is $52,161, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $179,400, 36% below the US average. 18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48043 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.6 square miles in Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan. The area is home to 16,305 residents, producing a population density of 1,533 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 48043 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48043 sits at $52,161 (29% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,953. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $179,400 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $844 per month, and 59.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48043 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macomb County, so you can benchmark 48043 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 48043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48043.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
90 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
87 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 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 48043, Mount Clemens, 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
16,305
Population
10.6
Area (sq mi)
1,533
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48043?
42.0
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
2.3%
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?
$52,161
Median Household Income
-29% vs state
$35,953
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 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?
7,124
Total Housing Units
6,741
Occupied Units
383
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,400
Median Home Value
-18% vs state
$844
Median Rent
1955
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
165
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+65%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48043 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.4% | 114 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 128 |
| 2022 | +8.2% | 138 |
| 2023 | +11.1% | 154 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 165 |
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 550 business establishments in ZIP 48043, employing approximately 9,119 people with a combined annual payroll of $494,627,000.
550
Businesses
9,119
Employees
$494.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 90 | 16.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 87 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 62 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 46 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 2.0% |
| Information | 10 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.7% |
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 48043 vs 48036 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48036 | Clinton Township, MI | 20,980 | 1.0 mi |
| 48045 | Harrison Township, MI | 24,604 | 2.7 mi |
| 48038 | Clinton Township, MI | 41,057 | 3.1 mi |
| 48035 | Clinton Township, MI | 34,788 | 3.2 mi |
| 48082 | Saint Clair Shores, MI | 16,549 | 4.9 mi |
| 48044 | Macomb, MI | 52,289 | 4.3 mi |
| 48042 | Macomb, MI | 27,291 | 6.3 mi |
| 48081 | Saint Clair Shores, MI | 20,635 | 7.2 mi |
| 48313 | Sterling Heights, MI | 33,952 | 6.1 mi |
| 48026 | Fraser, MI | 14,480 | 5.3 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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