48081 ZIP Code
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48081 |
| City/Town: | Saint Clair Shores |
| County: | Macomb |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,474 |
| Median Household Income: | $74,407 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,213 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,554 |
| Median Home Value: | $184,500 |
| Land Area: | 3.9 sq miles
10.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4947, -82.8950 |
Population Information (48081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,474 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,242 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,232 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,170 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,028 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 959 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 627 | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 946 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,918 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,447 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,333 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,480 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,912 | 9.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,012 | 14.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,072 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 570 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $184,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,172 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,554 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,076 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 478 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,786 | 85.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,290 | 14.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,744 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 237 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 636 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,597 | 29.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,030 | 25.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,968 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,938 | 18.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,338 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48081 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $74,407 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,976 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $91,045 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,213 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,852 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,217 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 610 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,339 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,804 | 86.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 967 | 9.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 446 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,151 | 93.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 478 | 2.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 133 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 36 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 675 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 308 | 1.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 463 | 2.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 320 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 80 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 63 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48081 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 287 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 166 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 608 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 620 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 979 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,910 | 21.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,442 | 15.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,925 | 21.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 715 | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 424 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48081 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,230 | 80.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 544 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 44 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 74 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 49 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,163 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48081 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 26 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 651 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,688 | 16.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 307 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,101 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 540 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 210 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 845 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,318 | 12.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,827 | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 767 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 514 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 423 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.0% | 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 (48081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,310 | 94.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,863 | 77.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,932 | 33.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 949 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48081 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,721 | 74.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,442 | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,833 | 31.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 364 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 138 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 444 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48081 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,503 | 89.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 137 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 89 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 100 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 386 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 57 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 234 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 48 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48081 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 117 | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 148 | 1.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 225 | 2.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 399 | 4.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 663 | 6.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,447 | 15.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 5,215 | 54.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 748 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 587 | 6.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48081 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 163 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 477 | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,695 | 17.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,350 | 66.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 792 | 8.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 77 | 0.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48081 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,352 | 92.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 117 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 518 | 5.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 48 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48081 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 495 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,263 | 36.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,842 | 42.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,476 | 16.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48081 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 160 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 341 | 4.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,312 | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,920 | 37.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,186 | 28.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 605 | 7.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 239 | 3.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 23 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48081 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,404 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $543 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,172 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.38 |
Households (48081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,076 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,235 | 46.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,214 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,909 | 21.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,384 | 26.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,958 | 21.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,285 | 36.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.23 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48081 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,537 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,934 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,318 | 50.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 306 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 921 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,273 | 26.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48081 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,234 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 386 | 11.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 194 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,315 | 40.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 480 | 14.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 859 | 26.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,922 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,267 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,259 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,872 | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 63 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,295 | 45.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,514 | 52.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48081 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,394 | 89.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,850 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 752 | 40.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,077 | 58.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 287 | 15.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 21 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,801 | 96.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 60 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 673 | 1121.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 673 | 1121.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 673 | 1121.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 424 | 706.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 28 | 46.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 19 | 31.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 73 | 121.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48081 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,304 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,611 | 96.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 693 | 3.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 56 | 0.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 460 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 133 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 44 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48081 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,076 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,391 | 92.5% | 89.4% |
Saint Clair Shores, MI48081