ZIP Code 48054
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East China · St. Clair County · Michigan
- Population
- 7,339
- Median income
- $83,241
- Median home value
- $301,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.9%
- Land area
- 105.1 sq mi
70/sq mi
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
Median age 53.3
Detroit
ZIP code 48054 in East China, Michigan has a population of 7,339. The median household income is $83,241, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $301,400, 8% above the US average. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48054 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 105.1 square miles in East China, St. Clair County, Michigan. The area is home to 7,339 residents, producing a population density of 70 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 48054 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48054 sits at $83,241 (13% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $44,758. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. On housing, the median home value is $301,400 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $909 per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48054 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 48054 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 48054
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48054.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Retail trade 14
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 11
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 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 48054, East China, 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
7,339
Population
105.1
Area (sq mi)
70
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48054?
53.3
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
2.4%
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?
$83,241
Median Household Income
+13% vs state
$44,758
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 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?
3,101
Total Housing Units
2,933
Occupied Units
168
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$301,400
Median Home Value
+37% vs state
$909
Median Rent
1984
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
+10.0%
YoY Change (2024)
165
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+65%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48054 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 117 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 130 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 145 |
| 2023 | +3.7% | 150 |
| 2024 | +10.0% | 165 |
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 144 business establishments in ZIP 48054, employing approximately 1,592 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,497,000.
144
Businesses
1,592
Employees
$123.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 28.5% |
| Construction | 28 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 4.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.5% |
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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