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New Haven, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48048

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

7,548
153/sq mi
$70,938
Median income
$188,700
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Haven pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
153
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48048 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48048 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Haven, Macomb County, Michigan, home to 7,548 residents across 49.3 square miles, a density of 153 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48048 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,938 (3% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $25,185. Local economic indicators show a 13.2% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $188,700 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,364 per month, and 78.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macomb County, so you can benchmark 48048 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 48048

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Haven, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48048.

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 48048, New Haven, 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

7,548

Population

49.3

Area (sq mi)

153

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48048?

33.2

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 72.6%
African American 17.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$70,938

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$25,185

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48048 ranks nationally

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

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

$70,938 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,417

Total Housing Units

3,234

Occupied Units

183

Vacant Units

3.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$188,700

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,364

Median Rent

2001

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

190

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+90%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48048 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 128
2021 +14.7% 147
2022 +13.0% 166
2023 +10.8% 184
2024 +3.6% 190

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 131 business establishments in ZIP 48048, employing approximately 1,725 people with a combined annual payroll of $79,543,000.

131

Businesses

1,725

Employees

$79.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 22 16.8%
Construction 20 15.3%
Retail trade 20 15.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 12 9.2%
Transportation and warehousing 9 6.9%
Other services (except public administration) 7 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 4.6%
Manufacturing 5 3.8%
Wholesale trade 4 3.0%
Finance and insurance 4 3.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 2.3%

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 48048 vs 48050 →

ZIP 48048 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 48048 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 48048 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 48048 ranks #9 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
48050 New Haven, MI 1,653 2.9 mi
48051 New Baltimore, MI 17,319 3.6 mi
48047 New Baltimore, MI 39,415 4.6 mi
48062 Richmond, MI 9,373 7.4 mi
48096 Ray, MI 3,739 6.3 mi
48064 Casco, MI 4,107 6.6 mi
48042 Macomb, MI 27,291 6.8 mi
48023 Fair Haven, MI 5,178 7.6 mi
48044 Macomb, MI 52,289 9.3 mi
48043 Mount Clemens, MI 16,305 10.9 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
48047 standard
New Baltimore, MI
Pop: 39,415
48035 standard
Clinton Township, MI
Pop: 34,788

Related Areas

Macomb County New Haven, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48048 in? ▼
ZIP code 48048 (New Haven) 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 48048? ▼
ZIP code 48048 in New Haven, MI has a population of 7,548 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48048? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48048 is $70,938, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48048? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48048 is $188,700, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48048? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48048 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48048? ▼
ZIP code 48048 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 1,725 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48048? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48048 are: Health care and social assistance (22), Construction (20), Retail trade (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48048? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48048 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 48048? ▼
In ZIP code 48048, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 48048? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48048 is 32.2 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 48048? ▼
In ZIP code 48048, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48048? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48048 is 13.2% 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.