48002 ZIP Code — Allenton, MI

Saint Clair County, Michigan

ZIP code 48002 is located in Allenton, Michigan, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 37.13 square miles and serves a population of 3,121 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48002

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 $282,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,000. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 48002 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,121

population

37.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48002 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48002

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Allenton	Acceptable
Allenton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48041 Memphis (6 mi) 48014 Capac (6.1 mi) 48005 Armada (6.2 mi) 48003 Almont (6.2 mi) 48022 Emmett (8.3 mi) 48062 Richmond (8.9 mi) 48065 Romeo (8.9 mi) 48444 Imlay City (10.8 mi) 48027 Goodells (11.6 mi) 48428 Dryden (12.1 mi) 48050 New Haven (12.3 mi) 48095 Washington (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,121
Population density	84 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	37.13 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.9389
Longitude	-82.9205
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	29.2%	43.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	31.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	33.9%	21.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,121

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$87,000

Median household income

$40,696

Per capita income

$282,400

Median home value

$744

Median monthly rent

97.7%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

1,291

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

171

15–19

133

122

20–24

219

25–34

171

141

35–44

110

316

45–54

248

128

55–59

101

60–64

209

65–74

163

130

75–84

101

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	535	17.1%
18 and over	2,586	82.9%
65 and over	690	22.1%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	3,069	97.7%
Two or more races	51	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.2%	43.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	31.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	33.9%	21.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	23.2%
$150k–$200k	13.5%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$87,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 28.3%

$300k–$500k 44.3%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$282,400
Median rent / month	$744
Owner occupied	97.7%
Renter occupied	2.3%
Vacant	4.8%
Single-family detached	97.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	22.6%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	12.5%
3 bedrooms	61.0%
4 bedrooms	21.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	15.6%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	39.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.8%
Electricity	3.6%
Propane / LP gas	38.5%
Fuel oil	9.8%
Wood	7.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	759	60.4%
Cohabiting couple	41	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	304	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	152	12.1%
Households with children under 18	397	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	462	36.8%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	22.7%
Married	53.1%	64.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	6.5%
Divorced	12.9%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 17.8%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	4.8%
Kindergarten	10	1.6%
Elementary school	169	26.8%
High school	250	39.6%
College / grad school	172	27.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.3%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Retail trade 14.4%

Construction 11.8%

Professional & management 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 3.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.0

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 13.7%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 23.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	73.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	243	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	15.5%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.8%
Public insurance	32.8%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	16.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,015	96.6%
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)	3,110	99.6%
Born in same state	3,105	99.5%
Born in different state	2,902	93.0%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.4%
Not a US citizen	6	54.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	618	19.8%
French	485	15.5%
Arab	177	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	104	3.3%
German	65	2.1%
English	24	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48002

What city is ZIP code 48002 in?

ZIP code 48002 is primarily assigned to Allenton, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48002 in?

ZIP code 48002 falls within Saint Clair County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48002 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 48002 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48002 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 48002 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 48002?

ZIP code 48002 has an estimated population of 3,121 residents, with a density of 84 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48002?

The median home value in ZIP code 48002 is $282,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 48002 in?

ZIP code 48002 observes the EST timezone.