ZIP Code 48049
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North Street · St. Clair County · Michigan
- Population
- 5,582
- Median income
- $84,028
- Median home value
- $235,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.5%
- Land area
- 92.6 sq mi
60/sq mi
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.1
Detroit
ZIP code 48049 in North Street, Michigan has a population of 5,582. The median household income is $84,028, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $235,700, 15% below the US average. 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48049 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 92.6 square miles in North Street, St. Clair County, Michigan. The area is home to 5,582 residents, producing a population density of 60 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 48049 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48049 sits at $84,028 (15% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $42,947. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $235,700 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $1,072 per month, and 89.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48049 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 48049 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 48049
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48049.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 48049, North Street, 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
5,582
Population
92.6
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48049?
49.1
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
1.6%
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?
$84,028
Median Household Income
+15% vs state
$42,947
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 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?
2,251
Total Housing Units
2,199
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,700
Median Home Value
+7% vs state
$1,072
Median Rent
1978
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48049 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 125 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 139 |
| 2022 | +20.8% | 168 |
| 2023 | -1.1% | 166 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 180 |
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 53 business establishments in ZIP 48049, employing approximately 275 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,840,000.
53
Businesses
275
Employees
$11.8M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 34.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 18.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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