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Imlay City, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48444

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

9,327
45/sq mi
$71,436
Median income
$238,900
Median home value
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Imlay City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48444 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48444 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Imlay City, Lapeer County, Michigan, home to 9,327 residents across 209.1 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48444 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,436 (3% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $33,783. Poverty here runs at 13.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. Housing costs here run $238,900 for a typical home value (9% above the state average), with rent averaging $907 a month; 77.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lapeer County, letting you compare 48444 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 48444

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Imlay City, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48444.

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 48444, Imlay City, 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

9,327

Population

209.1

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48444?

41.4

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%

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?

$71,436

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$33,783

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

36.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48444 ranks nationally

Imlay City, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,436 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,241

Total Housing Units

3,896

Occupied Units

345

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$238,900

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$907

Median Rent

1980

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)

173

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+73%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48444 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 121
2021 +9.8% 133
2022 +12.0% 149
2023 +8.1% 161
2024 +7.5% 173

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 261 business establishments in ZIP 48444, employing approximately 3,912 people with a combined annual payroll of $169,424,000.

261

Businesses

3,912

Employees

$169.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 44 16.9%
Other services (except public administration) 37 14.2%
Accommodation and food services 32 12.3%
Construction 29 11.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 9.6%
Manufacturing 21 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 19 7.3%
Finance and insurance 13 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 3.8%
Wholesale trade 7 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.9%
Information 5 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.5%

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 48444 vs 48412 →

ZIP 48444 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 48444 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 48444 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 48444 ranks #6 of 7 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
48412 Attica, MI 5,682 5.8 mi
48003 Almont, MI 6,070 9.2 mi
48014 Capac, MI 4,256 6.8 mi
48428 Dryden, MI 5,027 9.9 mi
48002 Allenton, MI 3,285 10.9 mi
48461 North Branch, MI 8,428 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lapeer County

48446 standard
Lapeer, MI
Pop: 30,749
48461 standard
North Branch, MI
Pop: 8,428
48455 standard
Metamora, MI
Pop: 7,974
48421 standard
Columbiaville, MI
Pop: 6,647
48003 standard
Almont, MI
Pop: 6,070
48412 standard
Attica, MI
Pop: 5,682

Related Areas

Lapeer County Imlay City, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48444 in? ▼
ZIP code 48444 (Imlay City) 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 48444? ▼
ZIP code 48444 in Imlay City, MI has a population of 9,327 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48444? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48444 is $71,436, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48444? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48444 is $238,900, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48444? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48444 is White at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48444? ▼
ZIP code 48444 has 261 business establishments employing approximately 3,912 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48444? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48444 are: Retail trade (44), Other services (except public administration) (37), Accommodation and food services (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48444? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48444 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 48444? ▼
In ZIP code 48444, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 48444? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48444 is 36.1 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 48444? ▼
In ZIP code 48444, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48444? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48444 is 13.8% 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.