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 High-density area
- $94,890
- Median income Above-median income area
- $321,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48047 (New Baltimore, MI) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.2 in 2023 to 174.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,791. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $321,700 (46% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 81.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,123.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macomb County, so 48047 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 48047
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Baltimore, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48047.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
104 establishments
- Construction
Construction
90 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
57 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 48047?
43.6
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
3.6%
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?
$94,890
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
16,782housing units
16,782
Total Housing Units
16,146
Occupied Units
636
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$321,700
Median Home Value
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 48047
New Baltimore (48047)
39,415 residents
- 48042
Macomb (48042)
27,291 residents
- 48045
Harrison Township (48045)
24,604 residents
- 48036
Clinton Township (48036)
20,980 residents
- 48051
New Baltimore (48051)
17,319 residents
- 48043
Mount Clemens (48043)
16,305 residents
- 48048 7,548
New Haven (48048)
7,548 residents
- 48023 5,178
Fair Haven (48023)
5,178 residents
- 48064 4,107
Casco (48064)
4,107 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48047 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48047 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
- 48047
New Baltimore (48047)
$94,890 median income
- 48050
New Haven (48050)
$91,136 median income
- 48051
New Baltimore (48051)
$90,968 median income
- 48064
Casco (48064)
$87,538 median income
- 48045
Harrison Township (48045)
$80,366 median income
- 48048
New Haven (48048)
$70,938 median income
- 48023
Fair Haven (48023)
$70,469 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48047, 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 (39,415 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 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.
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