ZIP Code 48059
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Fort Gratiot · St. Clair County · Michigan
- Population
- 15,123
- Median income
- $80,062
- Median home value
- $221,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.9%
- Land area
- 81.8 sq mi
185/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.6
Detroit
ZIP code 48059 in Fort Gratiot, Michigan has a population of 15,123. The median household income is $80,062, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $221,700, 20% below the US average. 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48059 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 81.8 square miles in Fort Gratiot, St. Clair County, Michigan. The area is home to 15,123 residents, producing a population density of 185 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 48059 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48059 sits at $80,062 (9% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $39,425. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $221,700 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $994 per month, and 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48059 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 48059 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 48059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48059.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Construction 28
Construction
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 22
Other services (except public administration)
22 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 48059, Fort Gratiot, 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
15,123
Population
81.8
Area (sq mi)
185
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48059?
48.6
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
2.0%
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?
$80,062
Median Household Income
+9% vs state
$39,425
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 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?
7,422
Total Housing Units
6,654
Occupied Units
768
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,700
Median Home Value
+1% vs state
$994
Median Rent
1979
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
182
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+82%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48059 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 121 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 134 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 156 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 168 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 182 |
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 361 business establishments in ZIP 48059, employing approximately 5,104 people with a combined annual payroll of $191,591,000.
361
Businesses
5,104
Employees
$191.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 95 | 26.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 12.7% |
| Construction | 28 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.8% |
| Information | 7 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.1% |
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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