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ZIP Code 48094

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

18,028
397/sq mi
$98,017
Median income
$418,200
Median home value
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Washington pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
397
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48094 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48094 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, Macomb County, Michigan, home to 18,028 residents across 45.4 square miles, a density of 397 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48094 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,017 (34% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $49,173. Poverty here runs at 8.9%, with unemployment measured at 5.2%. Housing costs here run $418,200 for a typical home value (90% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,295 a month; 81.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48094, 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 48094

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48094.

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 48094, Washington, 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

18,028

Population

45.4

Area (sq mi)

397

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48094?

43.5

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$98,017

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$49,173

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48094 ranks nationally

Washington, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,017 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,408

Total Housing Units

8,044

Occupied Units

364

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$418,200

Median Home Value

+90% vs state

$1,295

Median Rent

1998

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

172

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+72%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48094 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 124
2021 +10.4% 137
2022 +11.6% 153
2023 +2.5% 157
2024 +9.3% 172

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 322 business establishments in ZIP 48094, employing approximately 2,707 people with a combined annual payroll of $147,296,000.

322

Businesses

2,707

Employees

$147.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 56 17.4%
Health care and social assistance 40 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 32 9.9%
Retail trade 31 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 27 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 7.1%
Finance and insurance 21 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 5.3%
Manufacturing 8 2.5%
Wholesale trade 8 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.5%
Information 5 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.9%

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 48094 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 48094 ranks #7 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 48094 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 48094 ranks #9 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
48095 Washington, MI 4,906 3.0 mi
48316 Utica, MI 25,404 3.3 mi
48315 Utica, MI 26,563 4.9 mi
48317 Utica, MI 26,610 6.2 mi
48065 Romeo, MI 10,547 7.5 mi
48306 Rochester, MI 26,691 5.8 mi
48096 Ray, MI 3,739 6.2 mi
48314 Sterling Heights, MI 20,245 8.8 mi
48363 Oakland, MI 4,978 6.8 mi
48307 Rochester, MI 41,369 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Macomb County

48044 standard
Macomb, MI
Pop: 52,289
48066 standard
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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 Washington, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48094 in? ▼
ZIP code 48094 (Washington) 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 48094? ▼
ZIP code 48094 in Washington, MI has a population of 18,028 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48094? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48094 is $98,017, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48094? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48094 is $418,200, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48094? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48094 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48094? ▼
ZIP code 48094 has 322 business establishments employing approximately 2,707 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48094? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48094 are: Construction (56), Health care and social assistance (40), Professional, scientific, and technical services (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48094? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48094 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 48094? ▼
In ZIP code 48094, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% 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 48094? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48094 is 30.2 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 48094? ▼
In ZIP code 48094, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48094? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48094 is 8.9% 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.