48079 ZIP Code
Saint Clair, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48079 |
| City/Town: | Saint Clair |
| County: | St. Clair |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,572 |
| Median Household Income: | $83,841 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,924 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,340 |
| Median Home Value: | $262,900 |
| Land Area: | 41.9 sq miles
108.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.8588, -82.5484 |
Population Information (48079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,572 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,354 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,218 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 571 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 589 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,000 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 739 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 850 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,482 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,196 | 9.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,829 | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,116 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 871 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,305 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 702 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 322 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $262,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,096 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,340 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,074 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 266 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,227 | 83.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 847 | 16.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,823 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 74 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 335 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,514 | 28.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,468 | 28.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,272 | 14.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,438 | 16.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 722 | 8.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48079 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $83,841 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $110,529 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $104,322 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,924 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,536 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,142 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 387 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,727 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,062 | 82.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 814 | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 266 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,091 | 96.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 98 | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 40 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 40 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 295 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 166 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 290 | 2.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 157 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 70 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 59 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48079 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 127 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 215 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 235 | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 236 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 498 | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 982 | 19.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 672 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,115 | 22.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 451 | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 543 | 10.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48079 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,129 | 83.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 486 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 104 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 305 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48079 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 86 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 683 | 11.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,165 | 19.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 150 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 607 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 295 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 115 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 164 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 424 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,418 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 474 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 196 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 365 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.7% | 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 (48079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,037 | 95.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,459 | 83.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,625 | 28.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 518 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48079 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,672 | 72.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,852 | 36.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,580 | 31.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 237 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 107 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 325 | 6.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48079 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,308 | 80.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 333 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 84 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 238 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 159 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 27 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 121 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 64 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48079 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 225 | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 469 | 8.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,190 | 22.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 682 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 584 | 10.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 397 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 506 | 9.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 436 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 851 | 15.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48079 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 29 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 297 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,086 | 20.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,659 | 49.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,090 | 20.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 179 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48079 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,074 | 80.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 312 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 459 | 9.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 25 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 99 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 63 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 42 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48079 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 274 | 5.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,457 | 28.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,884 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,459 | 28.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48079 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 96 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 84 | 2.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 458 | 10.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 736 | 17.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,274 | 30.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,251 | 29.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 298 | 7.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 30 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48079 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,721 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $596 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,096 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.83 | 2.38 |
Households (48079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,074 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,859 | 56.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 964 | 19.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 761 | 15.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,171 | 23.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,394 | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,787 | 35.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48079 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,194 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,679 | 32.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,927 | 56.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 124 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 401 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 969 | 18.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48079 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,826 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 152 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 148 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,291 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 679 | 24.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 556 | 19.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,961 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 653 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,555 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,526 | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 48 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 679 | 44.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 799 | 52.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48079 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,171 | 88.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,331 | 10.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 791 | 59.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 528 | 39.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 149 | 11.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 12 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,268 | 97.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 78 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 304 | 389.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 304 | 389.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 304 | 389.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 148 | 189.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 12 | 15.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 5 | 6.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 16 | 20.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 101 | 129.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48079 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,001 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,774 | 98.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 227 | 1.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 50 | 0.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 171 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48079 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,074 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,727 | 93.2% | 89.4% |
Saint Clair, MI48079