48444 ZIP Code — Imlay City, MI
Lapeer County, Michigan
ZIP code 48444 is located in Imlay City, Michigan, within Lapeer County. It covers approximately 81.49 square miles and serves a population of 9,525 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.
About ZIP code 48444
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $220,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $71,359.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
9,525
population
81.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48444 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48444
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48444. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Imlay City | Acceptable |
| Imlay City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48412 Attica (6 mi)
48014 Capac (6.2 mi)
48003 Almont (8.9 mi)
48428 Dryden (10.3 mi)
48002 Allenton (10.8 mi)
48416 Brown City (11.6 mi)
48097 Yale (12.3 mi)
48022 Emmett (12.3 mi)
48461 North Branch (13.4 mi)
48446 Lapeer (14.2 mi)
48454 Melvin (15 mi)
48065 Romeo (15.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,525 |
| Population density | 117 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 087 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 81.49 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.40 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0643 |
| Longitude | -83.0490 |
| 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 | 44.2% | 37.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.8% | 36.9% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 21.6% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 3.8% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
9,525
Population
117
People per sq mi
39.9
Median age
$71,359
Median household income
$31,489
Per capita income
$220,500
Median home value
$839
Median monthly rent
74.7%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
3,073
Housing units
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
268
Under 5
248
346
5–9
322
343
10–14
319
309
15–19
287
288
20–24
268
640
25–34
594
592
35–44
549
768
45–54
713
343
55–59
318
349
60–64
325
424
65–74
394
205
75–84
191
63
85+
59
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,268 | 23.8% |
| 18 and over | 7,257 | 76.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,336 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.8%
Hispanic or Latino
12.9%
Two or more races
8%
Other race
6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Black or African American
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,858 | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,413 | 12.9% |
| Two or more races | 877 | 8% |
| Other race | 713 | 6.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 41 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.2% | 37.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.8% | 36.9% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 21.6% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 3.8% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
6.8%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
15.7%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
21.8%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $71,359 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.1%
$50k–$100k
5.6%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
16.4%
$200k–$300k
32.3%
$300k–$500k
21.6%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,500 |
| Median rent / month | $839 |
| Owner occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter occupied | 25.3% |
| Vacant | 8.2% |
| Single-family detached | 69.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 14.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% |
| 3 or more | 28.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.5% |
| Electricity | 9.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 19.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.6% |
| Wood | 4.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,042 | 55.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 291 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 652 | 17.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 692 | 18.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,318 | 35.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,006 | 27.4% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.6% | 22.5% |
| Married | 53.4% | 55.7% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.4%
Some HS, no diploma
9.0%
HS graduate
36.2%
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
8.4%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 107 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 260 | 12.8% |
| Elementary school | 903 | 44.6% |
| High school | 519 | 25.6% |
| College / grad school | 236 | 11.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
24.9%
Education & healthcare
15.8%
Construction
15.4%
Retail trade
9.1%
Professional & management
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Agriculture & mining
5.4%
Other services
3.5%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Public administration
1.0%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.4% |
| Service | 15.1% |
| Sales & office | 15.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.9% |
| Production & transportation | 22.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.3% |
| Government | 7.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.6% |
| Carpool | 16.6% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 2.7% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.9 |
Poverty
All people
15.2%
Under 18 years
26.2%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
47.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.3% |
| Retirement income | 23.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| High blood pressure | 34.7% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 29.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 27.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 18.2% |
| Poor physical health | 13.2% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 17.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 455 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 31.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.0% |
| Public insurance | 35.4% |
| No insurance | 10.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,009 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 1,155 | 12.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,142 | 12.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,504 | 89.3% |
| Born in same state | 8,354 | 87.7% |
| Born in different state | 7,299 | 76.6% |
| Foreign born | 150 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,021 | 10.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 175 | 17.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,004 | 10.5% |
| French | 847 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 397 | 4.2% |
| English | 305 | 3.2% |
| German | 173 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 44 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 17 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 6 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.6% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48444
What city is ZIP code 48444 in?
ZIP code 48444 is primarily assigned to Imlay City, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48444 in?
ZIP code 48444 falls within Lapeer County, Michigan.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 48444?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48444?
15% of residents in ZIP code 48444 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 48444?
ZIP code 48444 has an estimated population of 9,525 residents, with a density of 117 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48444?
The median home value in ZIP code 48444 is $220,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 48444 in?
ZIP code 48444 observes the EST timezone.