ZIP Code 48045
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Harrison Township · Macomb County · Michigan
- Population
- 24,604
- Median income
- $80,366
- Median home value
- $262,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.8%
- Land area
- 37.5 sq mi
657/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.8
Detroit
ZIP code 48045 in Harrison Township, Michigan has a population of 24,604. The median household income is $80,366, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $262,400, 6% below the US average. 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48045 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.5 square miles in Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan. The area is home to 24,604 residents, producing a population density of 657 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 48045 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48045 sits at $80,366 (10% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $49,574. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $262,400 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,097 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48045 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, 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 48045 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 48045
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48045.
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 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 48045, Harrison Township, 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
24,604
Population
37.5
Area (sq mi)
657
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48045?
45.8
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
3.2%
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?
$80,366
Median Household Income
+10% vs state
$49,574
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
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?
12,592
Total Housing Units
11,726
Occupied Units
866
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$262,400
Median Home Value
+19% vs state
$1,097
Median Rent
1980
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
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
168
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+68%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48045 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 121 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 132 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 145 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 154 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 168 |
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 415 business establishments in ZIP 48045, employing approximately 3,301 people with a combined annual payroll of $176,016,000.
415
Businesses
3,301
Employees
$176.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 47 | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 46 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 10.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 37 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 1.9% |
| Information | 6 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
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 48045 vs 48043 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48043 | Mount Clemens, MI | 16,305 | 2.7 mi |
| 48036 | Clinton Township, MI | 20,980 | 3.5 mi |
| 48051 | New Baltimore, MI | 17,319 | 7.1 mi |
| 48035 | Clinton Township, MI | 34,788 | 4.7 mi |
| 48082 | Saint Clair Shores, MI | 16,549 | 5.3 mi |
| 48038 | Clinton Township, MI | 41,057 | 5.7 mi |
| 48047 | New Baltimore, MI | 39,415 | 6.5 mi |
| 48044 | Macomb, MI | 52,289 | 6.5 mi |
| 48081 | Saint Clair Shores, MI | 20,635 | 7.5 mi |
| 48026 | Fraser, MI | 14,480 | 7.1 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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