48023 ZIP Code — Fair Haven, MI

Saint Clair County, Michigan

ZIP code 48023 is located in Fair Haven, Michigan, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 17.04 square miles and serves a population of 4,993 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48023

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $228,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($77,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 48023 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,993

population

17.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48023 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48023

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48023. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fair Haven	Acceptable
Fair Haven	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48047 New Baltimore (5.7 mi) 48001 Algonac (6 mi) 48039 Marine City (6.1 mi) 48048 New Haven (7.3 mi) 48051 New Baltimore (7.5 mi) 48028 Harsens Island (8.2 mi) 48050 New Haven (9.1 mi) 48062 Richmond (12.3 mi) 48043 Mount Clemens (12.6 mi) 48079 Saint Clair (12.7 mi) 48082 Saint Clair Shores (16 mi) 48005 Armada (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,993
Population density	293 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	17.04 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	42.6948
Longitude	-82.6688
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	810

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.3%	43.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	31.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	21.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	13.5%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,993

Population

293

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$77,250

Median household income

$41,445

Per capita income

$228,600

Median home value

$1,262

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

1,984

Housing units

23.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

141

Under 5

142

154

5–9

154

147

10–14

147

172

15–19

173

20–24

100

223

25–34

224

348

35–44

349

331

45–54

332

244

55–59

246

245

60–64

246

235

65–74

236

112

75–84

113

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,124	22.5%
18 and over	3,869	77.5%
65 and over	776	15.5%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Two or more races 4.6%

Black or African American 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,534	90.1%
Two or more races	232	4.6%
Black or African American	205	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	41	0.8%
Other race	14	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.3%	43.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	31.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	21.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	13.5%	4.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$77,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.1%

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 23.6%

$500k–$1M 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$228,600
Median rent / month	$1,262
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	70.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	17.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	52.6%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	35.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	87.5%
Electricity	3.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	2.0%
Solar	2.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,067	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	300	14.7%
Male householder, no spouse	278	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	389	19.1%
Households with children under 18	609	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	566	27.8%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	24.3%
Married	52.5%	51.6%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	11.8%
Divorced	10.5%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 28.0%

Some college, no degree 28.9%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	6.7%
Kindergarten	24	2.2%
Elementary school	582	54.5%
High school	248	23.2%
College / grad school	141	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.7%

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Construction 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Retail trade 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Professional & management 5.6%

Other services 4.2%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.4%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.6%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	73.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	268	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	11.8%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	24.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.4%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,710	94.3%
Spanish	17	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,927	98.7%
Born in same state	4,927	98.7%
Born in different state	4,430	88.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	66	1.3%
Not a US citizen	41	62.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	451	9%
Italian	450	9%
German	193	3.9%
Arab	147	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	44	0.9%
English	26	0.5%
Norwegian	11	0.2%
Irish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	97.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48023

What city is ZIP code 48023 in?

ZIP code 48023 is primarily assigned to Fair Haven, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48023 in?

ZIP code 48023 falls within Saint Clair County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48023 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 48023 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 48023?

ZIP code 48023 has an estimated population of 4,993 residents, with a density of 293 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48023?

The median home value in ZIP code 48023 is $228,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48023?

The median household income in ZIP code 48023 is $77,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48023 in?

ZIP code 48023 observes the EST timezone.