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Saint Clair Shores, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48082

Macomb County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,549
1,938/sq mi
$74,806
Median income
$214,200
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Clair Shores pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,938
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48082 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48082 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Clair Shores, Macomb County, Michigan, home to 16,549 residents across 8.5 square miles, a density of 1,938 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48082 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,806 (2% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,459. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.5%. The typical home here is valued at $214,200 (2% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,316 monthly, and 87.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48082, plus 6 more within Macomb County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 48082

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Clair Shores, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48082.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 48082, Saint Clair Shores, 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

16,549

Population

8.5

Area (sq mi)

1,938

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48082?

42.0

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$74,806

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$41,459

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48082 ranks nationally

Saint Clair Shores, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$74,806 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,400

Total Housing Units

7,222

Occupied Units

178

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$214,200

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$1,316

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48082 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 124
2021 +13.1% 140
2022 +9.5% 153
2023 +6.1% 162
2024 +7.5% 175

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 224 business establishments in ZIP 48082, employing approximately 2,243 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,927,000.

224

Businesses

2,243

Employees

$93.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 34 15.2%
Retail trade 33 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 31 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 28 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 27 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.8%
Finance and insurance 12 5.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 3.1%
Manufacturing 6 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 48082 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48082 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48082 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48082 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48081 Saint Clair Shores, MI 20,635 2.3 mi
48035 Clinton Township, MI 34,788 2.3 mi
48066 Roseville, MI 47,388 2.9 mi
48026 Fraser, MI 14,480 3.3 mi
48080 Saint Clair Shores, MI 22,494 4.4 mi
48043 Mount Clemens, MI 16,305 4.9 mi
48036 Clinton Township, MI 20,980 4.5 mi
48088 Warren, MI 22,255 4.9 mi
48236 Grosse Pointe, MI 30,607 7.1 mi
48021 Eastpointe, MI 32,353 5.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Macomb County

48044 standard
Macomb, MI
Pop: 52,289
48066 standard
Roseville, MI
Pop: 47,388
48310 standard
Sterling Heights, MI
Pop: 42,766
48038 standard
Clinton Township, MI
Pop: 41,057
48047 standard
New Baltimore, MI
Pop: 39,415
48035 standard
Clinton Township, MI
Pop: 34,788

Related Areas

Macomb County Saint Clair Shores, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48082 in? ▼
ZIP code 48082 (Saint Clair Shores) 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 48082? ▼
ZIP code 48082 in Saint Clair Shores, MI has a population of 16,549 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48082? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48082 is $74,806, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48082? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48082 is $214,200, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48082? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48082 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48082? ▼
ZIP code 48082 has 224 business establishments employing approximately 2,243 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48082? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48082 are: Construction (34), Retail trade (33), Health care and social assistance (31). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48082? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48082 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 48082? ▼
In ZIP code 48082, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 48082? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48082 is 27.1 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 48082? ▼
In ZIP code 48082, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48082? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48082 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.