ZIP Code 48317
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Utica · Macomb County · Michigan
- Population
- 26,610
- Median income
- $72,917
- Median home value
- $265,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.4%
- Land area
- 31.4 sq mi
848/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.2
Detroit
ZIP code 48317 in Utica, Michigan has a population of 26,610. The median household income is $72,917, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $265,300, 5% below the US average. 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48317 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.4 square miles in Utica, Macomb County, Michigan. The area is home to 26,610 residents, producing a population density of 848 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 48317 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48317 sits at $72,917 (1% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,687. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $265,300 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $1,314 per month, and 57.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48317 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macomb County, so you can benchmark 48317 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 48317
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48317.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
125 establishments
- Construction
Construction
96 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
90 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
80 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 48317, Utica, 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
26,610
Population
31.4
Area (sq mi)
848
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48317?
42.2
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
17.6%
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?
$72,917
Median Household Income
-1% vs state
$37,687
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 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?
13,062
Total Housing Units
12,355
Occupied Units
707
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$265,300
Median Home Value
+21% vs state
$1,314
Median Rent
1977
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
+4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
174
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+74%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48317 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 126 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 142 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 159 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 167 |
| 2024 | +4.7% | 174 |
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 818 business establishments in ZIP 48317, employing approximately 7,425 people with a combined annual payroll of $391,976,000.
818
Businesses
7,425
Employees
$392.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 125 | 15.3% |
| Construction | 96 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 90 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 88 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 80 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 70 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.5% |
| Information | 10 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 48317 vs 48314 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48314 | Sterling Heights, MI | 20,245 | 2.5 mi |
| 48316 | Utica, MI | 25,404 | 3.0 mi |
| 48307 | Rochester, MI | 41,369 | 3.7 mi |
| 48315 | Utica, MI | 26,563 | 3.4 mi |
| 48310 | Sterling Heights, MI | 42,766 | 5.7 mi |
| 48313 | Sterling Heights, MI | 33,952 | 4.2 mi |
| 48094 | Washington, MI | 18,028 | 6.2 mi |
| 48085 | Troy, MI | 24,660 | 4.7 mi |
| 48044 | Macomb, MI | 52,289 | 6.3 mi |
| 48312 | Sterling Heights, MI | 32,720 | 6.5 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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