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Utica, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48315

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

26,563
802/sq mi
$100,684
Median income
$378,700
Median home value
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
802
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48315 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48315 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Utica, Macomb County, Michigan, with 26,563 residents across 33.1 square miles, a density of 802 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48315 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,684 (37% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $48,922. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $378,700 (72% above the state average) with median rent at $1,332 per month, and 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48315, 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 48315

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Utica, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48315.

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 48315, Utica, 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

26,563

Population

33.1

Area (sq mi)

802

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48315?

48.3

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

14.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.9%
African American 3.4%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$100,684

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$48,922

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48315 ranks nationally

Utica, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,684 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,367

Total Housing Units

11,154

Occupied Units

213

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$378,700

Median Home Value

+72% vs state

$1,332

Median Rent

1994

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

161

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+61%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48315 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +61% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 119
2021 +9.7% 130
2022 +10.9% 145
2023 +5.8% 153
2024 +5.1% 161

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 1,138 business establishments in ZIP 48315, employing approximately 22,201 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,181,991,000.

1,138

Businesses

22,201

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 141 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 138 12.1%
Retail trade 132 11.6%
Manufacturing 112 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 111 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 103 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 101 8.9%
Finance and insurance 54 4.8%
Wholesale trade 51 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 48 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 40 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 2.1%
Information 17 1.5%
Educational services 14 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.8%

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 48315 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 48315 ranks #8 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 48315 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 48315 ranks #5 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
48316 Utica, MI 25,404 3.3 mi
48313 Sterling Heights, MI 33,952 5.1 mi
48317 Utica, MI 26,610 3.4 mi
48044 Macomb, MI 52,289 3.7 mi
48042 Macomb, MI 27,291 4.6 mi
48094 Washington, MI 18,028 4.9 mi
48314 Sterling Heights, MI 20,245 5.3 mi
48038 Clinton Township, MI 41,057 5.4 mi
48312 Sterling Heights, MI 32,720 7.9 mi
48307 Rochester, MI 41,369 6.5 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 Utica, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48315 in? ▼
ZIP code 48315 (Utica) 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 48315? ▼
ZIP code 48315 in Utica, MI has a population of 26,563 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48315? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48315 is $100,684, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48315? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48315 is $378,700, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48315? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48315 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48315? ▼
ZIP code 48315 has 1,138 business establishments employing approximately 22,201 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48315? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48315 are: Construction (141), Health care and social assistance (138), Retail trade (132). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48315? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48315 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 61%. 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 48315? ▼
In ZIP code 48315, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 48315? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48315 is 26.4 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 48315? ▼
In ZIP code 48315, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48315? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48315 is 5.8% 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.