ZIP Code 48446
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Lapeer · Lapeer County · Michigan
- Population
- 30,749
- Median income
- $66,062
- Median home value
- $220,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.3%
- Land area
- 311.2 sq mi
99/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.4
Detroit
ZIP code 48446 in Lapeer, Michigan has a population of 30,749. The median household income is $66,062, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $220,200, 21% below the US average. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48446 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 311.2 square miles in Lapeer, Lapeer County, Michigan. The area is home to 30,749 residents, producing a population density of 99 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 48446 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48446 sits at $66,062 (10% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,823. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $220,200 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $1,008 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48446 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lapeer County, so you can benchmark 48446 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 48446
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48446.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
135 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
126 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
73 establishments
- Construction
Construction
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
64 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 48446, Lapeer, 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
30,749
Population
311.2
Area (sq mi)
99
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48446?
43.4
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
1.3%
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?
$66,062
Median Household Income
-10% vs state
$35,823
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 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?
13,025
Total Housing Units
12,364
Occupied Units
661
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,200
Median Home Value
+0% vs state
$1,008
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
+13.2%
YoY Change (2024)
171
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+71%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48446 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +71% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 120 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 132 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 149 |
| 2023 | +1.1% | 151 |
| 2024 | +13.2% | 171 |
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 770 business establishments in ZIP 48446, employing approximately 12,000 people with a combined annual payroll of $511,591,000.
770
Businesses
12,000
Employees
$511.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 135 | 17.5% |
| Retail trade | 126 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 73 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 70 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 64 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 59 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 53 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.7% |
| Information | 10 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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