ZIP Code 48080
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Saint Clair Shores · Macomb County · Michigan
- Population
- 22,494
- Median income
- $66,986
- Median home value
- $199,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.0%
- Land area
- 11.4 sq mi
1,965/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 44
Detroit
ZIP code 48080 in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan has a population of 22,494. The median household income is $66,986, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $199,900, 28% below the US average. 33.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48080 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.4 square miles in Saint Clair Shores, Macomb County, Michigan. The area is home to 22,494 residents, producing a population density of 1,965 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 48080 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48080 sits at $66,986 (9% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,642. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $199,900 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,112 per month, and 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48080 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macomb County, so you can benchmark 48080 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 48080
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48080.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
131 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 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 48080, Saint Clair Shores, 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
22,494
Population
11.4
Area (sq mi)
1,965
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48080?
44.0
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
5.9%
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?
$66,986
Median Household Income
-9% vs state
$43,642
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 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?
11,341
Total Housing Units
10,959
Occupied Units
382
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,900
Median Home Value
-9% vs state
$1,112
Median Rent
1958
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
169
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+69%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48080 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 121 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 136 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 151 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 158 |
| 2024 | +6.7% | 169 |
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 628 business establishments in ZIP 48080, employing approximately 7,682 people with a combined annual payroll of $356,769,000.
628
Businesses
7,682
Employees
$356.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 131 | 20.9% |
| Retail trade | 84 | 13.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 80 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 70 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 63 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 47 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.6% |
| Information | 4 | 0.6% |
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 48080 vs 48081 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48081 | Saint Clair Shores, MI | 20,635 | 2.1 mi |
| 48236 | Grosse Pointe, MI | 30,607 | 2.7 mi |
| 48021 | Eastpointe, MI | 32,353 | 2.4 mi |
| 48225 | Harper Woods, MI | 14,554 | 2.3 mi |
| 48082 | Saint Clair Shores, MI | 16,549 | 4.4 mi |
| 48066 | Roseville, MI | 47,388 | 3.5 mi |
| 48224 | Detroit, MI | 44,439 | 4.3 mi |
| 48035 | Clinton Township, MI | 34,788 | 6.4 mi |
| 48089 | Warren, MI | 31,978 | 4.9 mi |
| 48230 | Grosse Pointe, MI | 16,976 | 5.7 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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