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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
$52,161
Median income
$179,400
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,953. Poverty here runs at 16.4%, with unemployment measured at 6.8%. Housing costs here run $179,400 for a typical home value (18% below the state average), with rent averaging $844 a month; 59.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Macomb County, letting you compare 48043 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48043?

42.0

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 66.7%
African American 19.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$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

How ZIP 48043 ranks nationally

Mount Clemens, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,161 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

Owner 59.8%
Renter 40.2%

$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 48043 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 48043 ranks #0 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 48043 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 48043 ranks #null 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
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

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 Mount Clemens, MI Michigan

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.

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