ZIP Code 48412

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Attica · Lapeer County · Michigan

Population
5,682

44/sq mi

Median income
$79,534

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$231,800

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.3%

Median age 50.2

Land area
129.4 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48412 in Attica, Michigan has a population of 5,682. The median household income is $79,534, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $231,800, 17% below the US average. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48412 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 129.4 square miles in Attica, Lapeer County, Michigan. The area is home to 5,682 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 48412 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48412 sits at $79,534 (8% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,841. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $231,800 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,375 per month, and 93.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48412 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 43 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lapeer County, so you can benchmark 48412 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 48412

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48412.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48412, Attica, 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

5,682

Population

129.4

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48412?

50.2

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$79,534

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$43,841

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

43.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,371

Total Housing Units

2,300

Occupied Units

71

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.7%
Renter 6.3%

$231,800

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,375

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.0%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48412 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 125
2021 +10.6% 138
2022 +17.2% 162
2023 +0.9% 163
2024 +11.0% 181

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 67 business establishments in ZIP 48412, employing approximately 363 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,843,000.

67

Businesses

363

Employees

$20.8M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 23.9%
Retail trade 9 13.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 13.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 5 7.5%
Wholesale trade 4 6.0%
Manufacturing 3 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
48444 Imlay City, MI 9,327 5.8 mi
48428 Dryden, MI 5,027 8.7 mi
48461 North Branch, MI 8,428 9.9 mi
48455 Metamora, MI 7,974 10.5 mi
48003 Almont, MI 6,070 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48412 in?
ZIP code 48412 (Attica) is located in Lapeer County, Michigan. Lapeer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lapeer-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48412?
ZIP code 48412 in Attica, MI has a population of 5,682 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48412?
The median household income in ZIP 48412 is $79,534, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48412?
The median home value in ZIP 48412 is $231,800, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48412?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48412 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48412?
ZIP code 48412 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48412?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48412 are: Construction (16), Retail trade (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48412?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48412 increased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 48412?
In ZIP code 48412, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 48412?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48412 is 43.0 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 48412?
In ZIP code 48412, approximately 93.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48412?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48412 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Attica, 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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