48049 ZIP Code — North Street, MI

Saint Clair County, Michigan

ZIP code 48049 is located in North Street, Michigan, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 35.65 square miles and serves a population of 5,509 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48049

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $217,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,500. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 48049 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,509

population

35.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48049 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48049

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Street	Acceptable
North Street	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48074 Smiths Creek (6.1 mi) 48060 Port Huron (6.4 mi) 48006 Avoca (6.7 mi) 48032 Jeddo (7 mi) 48027 Goodells (8.7 mi) 48040 Marysville (10.2 mi) 48022 Emmett (11.9 mi) 48079 Saint Clair (12.6 mi) 48041 Memphis (13.6 mi) 48097 Yale (14.6 mi) 48450 Lexington (15.3 mi) 48422 Croswell (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,509
Population density	155 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	35.65 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	43.0361
Longitude	-82.5744
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	28.6%	43.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	31.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	21.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	8.0%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,509

Population

155

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$82,500

Median household income

$42,323

Per capita income

$217,300

Median home value

$1,056

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

2,098

Housing units

23.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

176

5–9

152

191

10–14

166

163

15–19

141

20–24

460

25–34

399

282

35–44

245

362

45–54

314

302

55–59

263

212

60–64

184

445

65–74

387

138

75–84

119

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,058	19.2%
18 and over	4,451	80.8%
65 and over	1,141	20.7%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Black or African American 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,328	96.2%
Two or more races	172	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	32	0.6%
Black or African American	5	0.1%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.6%	43.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	31.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	21.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	8.0%	4.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k+ 8.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	14.3%
$200k+	8.8%
Median income	$82,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 28.8%

$300k–$500k 25.5%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,300
Median rent / month	$1,056
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	2.4%
Single-family detached	94.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	33.3%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	14.3%
3 bedrooms	61.3%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	35.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.2%
Electricity	5.6%
Propane / LP gas	20.4%
Fuel oil	3.9%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,388	62.3%
Cohabiting couple	72	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	428	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	340	15.3%
Households with children under 18	566	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	716	32.1%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	24.9%
Married	59.5%	62.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	3.0%	4.6%
Divorced	8.9%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	101	8.5%
Kindergarten	61	5.2%
Elementary school	537	45.4%
High school	204	17.2%
College / grad school	281	23.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.9%

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Retail trade 10.8%

Construction 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Professional & management 6.9%

Public administration 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Other services 2.0%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	36.7%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	17.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	75.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	9.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	337	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	22.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.1%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,327	96.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
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)	5,480	99.5%
Born in same state	5,440	98.7%
Born in different state	5,057	91.8%
Foreign born	40	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	29	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,149	20.9%
Italian	575	10.4%
German	177	3.2%
Arab	162	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	104	1.9%
Irish	60	1.1%
Polish	23	0.4%
Norwegian	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48049

What city is ZIP code 48049 in?

ZIP code 48049 is primarily assigned to North Street, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48049 in?

ZIP code 48049 falls within Saint Clair County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48049 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 48049 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48049 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 48049 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 48049?

ZIP code 48049 has an estimated population of 5,509 residents, with a density of 155 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48049?

The median home value in ZIP code 48049 is $217,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 48049 in?

ZIP code 48049 observes the EST timezone.