Macomb, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48044
Macomb County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 52,289
- 1,495/sq mi High-density area
- $117,856
- Median income Above-median income area
- $370,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Macomb pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,495
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48044 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 48044 (Macomb, MI) rose +7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 167.2 in 2023 to 179.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48044 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Macomb, Macomb County, Michigan, with 52,289 residents across 35.0 square miles, a density of 1,495 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48044 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,856 (61% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,890. The poverty rate is 5.2%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $370,300 (69% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 88.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,343.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macomb County, so 48044 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 48044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Macomb, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48044.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
148 establishments
- Construction
Construction
104 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
89 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 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 48044, 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
52,289
Population
35.0
Area (sq mi)
1,495
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48044?
40.3
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
11.8%
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?
$117,856
Median Household Income
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$45,890
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48044 ranks nationally
Macomb, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$117,856 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
20,131housing units
20,131
Total Housing Units
19,828
Occupied Units
303
Vacant Units
2.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$370,300
Median Home Value
+69% vs state ZIP avg
$1,343
Median Rent
1998
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
+7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48044 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 130 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 146 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 164 |
| 2023 | +2.2% | 167 |
| 2024 | +7.1% | 179 |
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 798 business establishments in ZIP 48044, employing approximately 6,561 people with a combined annual payroll of $289,965,000.
798
Businesses
6,561
Employees
$290.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 148 | 18.6% |
| Construction | 104 | 13.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 89 | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 75 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 66 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 62 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 5.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.5% |
| Information | 11 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.1% |
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 48044 vs 48038 →
ZIP 48044 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
- 48317
Utica (48317)
26,610 residents
- 48315
Utica (48315)
26,563 residents
- 48036
Clinton Township (48036)
20,980 residents
- 48043 16,305
Mount Clemens (48043)
16,305 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48044 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48044 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
- 48096
Ray (48096)
$117,917 median income
- 48044
Macomb (48044)
$117,856 median income
- 48315
Utica (48315)
$100,684 median income
- 48313
Sterling Heights (48313)
$88,065 median income
- 48038
Clinton Township (48038)
$78,567 median income
- 48035
Clinton Township (48035)
$73,015 median income
- 48317
Utica (48317)
$72,917 median income
- 48036
Clinton Township (48036)
$70,071 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48044 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48038 | Clinton Township, MI | 41,057 | 3.1 mi |
| 48042 | Macomb, MI | 27,291 | 2.8 mi |
| 48036 | Clinton Township, MI | 20,980 | 4.3 mi |
| 48315 | Utica, MI | 26,563 | 3.7 mi |
| 48043 | Mount Clemens, MI | 16,305 | 4.3 mi |
| 48035 | Clinton Township, MI | 34,788 | 6.6 mi |
| 48096 | Ray, MI | 3,739 | 7.7 mi |
| 48313 | Sterling Heights, MI | 33,952 | 5.0 mi |
| 48317 | Utica, MI | 26,610 | 6.3 mi |
| 48026 | Fraser, MI | 14,480 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48044, 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 (52,289 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 48044 in?
ZIP code 48044 (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 48044?
ZIP code 48044 in Macomb, MI has a population of 52,289 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48044?
The median household income in ZIP 48044 is $117,856, which is 54% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48044?
The median home value in ZIP 48044 is $370,300, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48044?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48044 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48044?
ZIP code 48044 has 798 business establishments employing approximately 6,561 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48044?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48044 are: Health care and social assistance (148), Construction (104), Transportation and warehousing (89). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48044?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48044 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 48044?
In ZIP code 48044, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% 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 48044?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48044 is 28.2 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 48044?
In ZIP code 48044, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48044?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48044 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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