New Baltimore, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48051
Macomb County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,319
- 445/sq mi High-density area
- $90,968
- Median income Above-median income area
- $266,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Baltimore pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 445
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48051 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 48051 (New Baltimore, MI) rose +12.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 154.1 in 2023 to 172.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48051 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Baltimore, Macomb County, Michigan, home to 17,319 residents across 38.9 square miles, a density of 445 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48051 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,968 (24% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,098. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $266,300 (21% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 85.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,043.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macomb County, so 48051 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 48051
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Baltimore, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48051.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
94 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
75 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
38 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 48051, 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
17,319
Population
38.9
Area (sq mi)
445
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48051?
40.0
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
2.9%
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?
$90,968
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$41,098
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48051 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
New Baltimore, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$90,968 Top 18% higher than 82% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,335housing units
7,335
Total Housing Units
7,066
Occupied Units
269
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$266,300
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,043
Median Rent
1997
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
+12.0%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48051 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 124 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 140 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 155 |
| 2023 | -0.4% | 154 |
| 2024 | +12.0% | 173 |
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 544 business establishments in ZIP 48051, employing approximately 10,662 people with a combined annual payroll of $459,792,000.
544
Businesses
10,662
Employees
$459.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 94 | 17.3% |
| Manufacturing | 77 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 75 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 45 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 7.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 3.9% |
| Information | 7 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.1% |
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 48051 vs 48047 →
ZIP 48051 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48044
Macomb (48044)
52,289 residents
- 48038
Clinton Township (48038)
41,057 residents
- 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 17,319
New Baltimore (48051)
17,319 residents
- 48043 16,305
Mount Clemens (48043)
16,305 residents
- 48048 7,548
New Haven (48048)
7,548 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48051 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48051 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
- 48044
Macomb (48044)
$117,856 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
- 48045
Harrison Township (48045)
$80,366 median income
- 48038
Clinton Township (48038)
$78,567 median income
- 48048
New Haven (48048)
$70,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48051 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48047 | New Baltimore, MI | 39,415 | 2.5 mi |
| 48048 | New Haven, MI | 7,548 | 3.6 mi |
| 48042 | Macomb, MI | 27,291 | 4.5 mi |
| 48050 | New Haven, MI | 1,653 | 6.4 mi |
| 48045 | Harrison Township, MI | 24,604 | 7.1 mi |
| 48044 | Macomb, MI | 52,289 | 6.3 mi |
| 48043 | Mount Clemens, MI | 16,305 | 7.3 mi |
| 48096 | Ray, MI | 3,739 | 6.9 mi |
| 48036 | Clinton Township, MI | 20,980 | 8.1 mi |
| 48038 | Clinton Township, MI | 41,057 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48051, 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 (17,319 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 48051 in?
ZIP code 48051 (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 48051?
ZIP code 48051 in New Baltimore, MI has a population of 17,319 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48051?
The median household income in ZIP 48051 is $90,968, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48051?
The median home value in ZIP 48051 is $266,300, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48051?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48051 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48051?
ZIP code 48051 has 544 business establishments employing approximately 10,662 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48051?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48051 are: Retail trade (94), Manufacturing (77), Accommodation and food services (75). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48051?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48051 increased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 48051?
In ZIP code 48051, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 48051?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48051 is 26.4 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 48051?
In ZIP code 48051, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48051?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48051 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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