ZIP Code 48044
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Macomb · Macomb County · Michigan
- Population
- 52,289
- Median income
- $117,856
- Median home value
- $370,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.1%
- Land area
- 35.0 sq mi
1,495/sq mi
▲ 54% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 33% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.3
Detroit
ZIP code 48044 in Macomb, Michigan has a population of 52,289. The median household income is $117,856, which is 54% above the national average. Median home value is $370,300, 33% above the US average. 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48044 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.0 square miles in Macomb, Macomb County, Michigan. The area is home to 52,289 residents, producing a population density of 1,495 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 48044 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48044 sits at $117,856 (61% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $45,890. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $370,300 (69% above the state average) with median rent at $1,343 per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48044 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macomb County, so you can benchmark 48044 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 48044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$45,890
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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