ZIP Code 48065
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Romeo · Macomb County · Michigan
- Population
- 10,547
- Median income
- $106,053
- Median home value
- $373,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.6%
- Land area
- 96.9 sq mi
109/sq mi
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.9
Detroit
ZIP code 48065 in Romeo, Michigan has a population of 10,547. The median household income is $106,053, which is 39% above the national average. Median home value is $373,100, 34% above the US average. 36.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48065 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 96.9 square miles in Romeo, Macomb County, Michigan. The area is home to 10,547 residents, producing a population density of 109 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 48065 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48065 sits at $106,053 (45% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $50,489. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $373,100 (70% above the state average) with median rent at $1,051 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48065 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macomb County, so you can benchmark 48065 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 48065
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48065.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
47 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 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 48065, Romeo, 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
10,547
Population
96.9
Area (sq mi)
109
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48065?
44.9
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
3.3%
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?
$106,053
Median Household Income
+45% vs state
$50,489
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 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?
4,808
Total Housing Units
4,686
Occupied Units
122
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$373,100
Median Home Value
+70% vs state
$1,051
Median Rent
1980
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
178
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+78%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48065 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 127 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 142 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 159 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 168 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 178 |
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 314 business establishments in ZIP 48065, employing approximately 4,750 people with a combined annual payroll of $308,635,000.
314
Businesses
4,750
Employees
$308.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 47 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 45 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.0% |
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 48065 vs 48095 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48095 | Washington, MI | 4,906 | 4.5 mi |
| 48003 | Almont, MI | 6,070 | 6.0 mi |
| 48367 | Leonard, MI | 4,727 | 5.1 mi |
| 48094 | Washington, MI | 18,028 | 7.5 mi |
| 48005 | Armada, MI | 5,379 | 6.0 mi |
| 48363 | Oakland, MI | 4,978 | 7.9 mi |
| 48428 | Dryden, MI | 5,027 | 8.4 mi |
| 48096 | Ray, MI | 3,739 | 8.4 mi |
| 48002 | Allenton, MI | 3,285 | 8.7 mi |
| 48306 | Rochester, MI | 26,691 | 10.1 mi |
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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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