48042 ZIP Code
Macomb, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48042 |
| City/Town: | Macomb |
| County: | Macomb |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,193 |
| Median Household Income: | $120,109 |
| Per Capita Income: | $59,045 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,650 |
| Median Home Value: | $347,600 |
| Land Area: | 22.8 sq miles
58.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6836, -82.9095 |
Population Information (48042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,193 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,554 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,639 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,710 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,150 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,573 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,981 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,067 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,815 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,980 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,224 | 16.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,978 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,160 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,646 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,536 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 373 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $347,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,478 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,650 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,356 | 97.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 294 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,953 | 96.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 403 | 3.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,712 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 292 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 722 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,860 | 22.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,229 | 19.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,846 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,134 | 23.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,629 | 16.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $120,109 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $128,458 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $138,723 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $59,045 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,865 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,306 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 517 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,472 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,415 | 82.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,184 | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 694 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,968 | 93.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 320 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 51 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,047 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 221 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 586 | 1.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 585 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 570 | 1.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 412 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 139 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48042 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 249 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 55 | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 416 | 3.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 586 | 5.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 716 | 6.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,699 | 15.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,169 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,260 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,268 | 20.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,938 | 17.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48042 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,173 | 80.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 749 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 67 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 88 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,931 | 11.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48042 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 34 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 974 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,753 | 23.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 255 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,275 | 7.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 318 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 147 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,031 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,716 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,325 | 26.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,445 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 504 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 529 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,413 | 97.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,897 | 86.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,723 | 27.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 738 | 2.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48042 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,681 | 76.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,195 | 36.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,789 | 33.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 380 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 199 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 256 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48042 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,646 | 82.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,732 | 14.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 154 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 70 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 13 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 35 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48042 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 64 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,993 | 17.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,096 | 35.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,766 | 32.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 296 | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 362 | 3.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 307 | 2.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 579 | 5.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 73 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 114 | 1.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48042 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 10 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 46 | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,961 | 16.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,518 | 47.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,818 | 32.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 297 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48042 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,735 | 94.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 110 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 490 | 4.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 13 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48042 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 206 | 1.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,644 | 23.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,645 | 40.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,861 | 34.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48042 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 170 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 71 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 146 | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 407 | 3.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,499 | 22.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 7,110 | 64.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 502 | 4.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 48 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,028 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $644 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,478 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.38 |
Households (48042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,356 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,785 | 68.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,236 | 28.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 947 | 8.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,143 | 18.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,962 | 34.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,801 | 33.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.83 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48042 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,648 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,394 | 26.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,083 | 63.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 179 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 936 | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,489 | 19.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48042 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,117 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 798 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 578 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,614 | 39.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,894 | 20.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,233 | 24.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,283 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,257 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,151 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,820 | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 66 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,030 | 36.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,724 | 61.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48042 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,531 | 94.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,427 | 4.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 810 | 56.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 617 | 43.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 239 | 16.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,299 | 91.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 115 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,894 | 2516.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,894 | 2516.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,894 | 2516.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,222 | 1062.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 32 | 27.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 42 | 36.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 232 | 201.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 258 | 224.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48042 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,483 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,539 | 83.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,944 | 16.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 418 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,171 | 10.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 659 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 696 | 2.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48042 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,356 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,014 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Macomb, MI48042