Mount Clemens, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48043
Macomb County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,305
- 1,533/sq mi High-density area
- $52,161
- Median income Below-median income area
- $179,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Clemens pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,533
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48043 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 48043 (Mount Clemens, MI) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 153.7 in 2023 to 164.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48043 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, home to 16,305 residents across 10.6 square miles, a density of 1,533 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48043 reports a modest median household income of $52,161 (29% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,953. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $179,400 (18% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $844; owner occupancy is 59.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macomb County, so 48043 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 48043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Clemens, MI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$35,953
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48043 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Mount Clemens, 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)
$52,161 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
7,124housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 48043 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
- 48035
Clinton Township (48035)
34,788 residents
- 48313
Sterling Heights (48313)
33,952 residents
- 48042
Macomb (48042)
27,291 residents
- 48045
Harrison Township (48045)
24,604 residents
- 48036
Clinton Township (48036)
20,980 residents
- 48081 20,635
Saint Clair Shores (48081)
20,635 residents
- 48082 16,549
Saint Clair Shores (48082)
16,549 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48043 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48043 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
- 48044
Macomb (48044)
$117,856 median income
- 48313
Sterling Heights (48313)
$88,065 median income
- 48081
Saint Clair Shores (48081)
$82,009 median income
- 48045
Harrison Township (48045)
$80,366 median income
- 48038
Clinton Township (48038)
$78,567 median income
- 48082
Saint Clair Shores (48082)
$74,806 median income
- 48035
Clinton Township (48035)
$73,015 median income
- 48036
Clinton Township (48036)
$70,071 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48043 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48043, 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 (16,305 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 48043 in?
ZIP code 48043 (Mount Clemens) 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 48043?
ZIP code 48043 in Mount Clemens, MI has a population of 16,305 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48043?
The median household income in ZIP 48043 is $52,161, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48043?
The median home value in ZIP 48043 is $179,400, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48043?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48043 is White at 66.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48043?
ZIP code 48043 has 550 business establishments employing approximately 9,119 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48043?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48043 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (90), Health care and social assistance (87), Retail trade (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48043?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48043 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. 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 48043?
In ZIP code 48043, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 48043?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48043 is 26.3 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 48043?
In ZIP code 48043, approximately 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48043?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48043 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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