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New Baltimore, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48047

Macomb County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

39,415
844/sq mi
$94,890
Median income
$321,700
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Baltimore pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
844
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48047 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48047 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Baltimore, Macomb County, Michigan, with 39,415 residents across 46.7 square miles, a density of 844 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48047 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,890 (29% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $44,791. Poverty here runs at 5.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. Housing costs here run $321,700 for a typical home value (46% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,123 a month; 81.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 48047 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Macomb County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48047

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Baltimore, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48047.

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 48047, New Baltimore, 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

39,415

Population

46.7

Area (sq mi)

844

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48047?

43.6

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 4.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$94,890

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$44,791

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48047 ranks nationally

New Baltimore, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,890 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

16,782

Total Housing Units

16,146

Occupied Units

636

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$321,700

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,123

Median Rent

1992

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48047 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 128
2021 +11.0% 142
2022 +12.5% 160
2023 +0.8% 161
2024 +8.2% 174

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 631 business establishments in ZIP 48047, employing approximately 7,252 people with a combined annual payroll of $357,071,000.

631

Businesses

7,252

Employees

$357.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 104 16.5%
Construction 90 14.3%
Retail trade 70 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 64 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 48 7.6%
Manufacturing 40 6.3%
Finance and insurance 37 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 5.7%
Wholesale trade 24 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.6%
Information 6 0.9%
Educational services 5 0.8%

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 48047 vs 48051 →

ZIP 48047 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 48047 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48047 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 48047 ranks #3 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
48051 New Baltimore, MI 17,319 2.5 mi
48048 New Haven, MI 7,548 4.6 mi
48050 New Haven, MI 1,653 7.5 mi
48045 Harrison Township, MI 24,604 6.5 mi
48042 Macomb, MI 27,291 6.7 mi
48023 Fair Haven, MI 5,178 6.2 mi
48043 Mount Clemens, MI 16,305 7.7 mi
48064 Casco, MI 4,107 8.2 mi
48036 Clinton Township, MI 20,980 8.6 mi
48096 Ray, MI 3,739 9.3 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
48035 standard
Clinton Township, MI
Pop: 34,788
48313 standard
Sterling Heights, MI
Pop: 33,952

Related Areas

Macomb County New Baltimore, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48047 in? ▼
ZIP code 48047 (New Baltimore) 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 48047? ▼
ZIP code 48047 in New Baltimore, MI has a population of 39,415 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48047? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48047 is $94,890, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48047? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48047 is $321,700, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48047? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48047 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48047? ▼
ZIP code 48047 has 631 business establishments employing approximately 7,252 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48047? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48047 are: Health care and social assistance (104), Construction (90), Retail trade (70). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48047? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48047 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 48047? ▼
In ZIP code 48047, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 48047? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48047 is 28.5 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 48047? ▼
In ZIP code 48047, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48047? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48047 is 5.9% 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.