48003 ZIP Code — Almont, MI

Lapeer County, Michigan

ZIP code 48003 is located in Almont, Michigan, within Lapeer County. It covers approximately 33.23 square miles and serves a population of 5,860 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48003

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 $261,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,946. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48003 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,860

population

33.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48003 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48003

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48003. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Almont	Acceptable
Almont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48428 Dryden (5.8 mi) 48002 Allenton (6.2 mi) 48065 Romeo (6.3 mi) 48367 Leonard (8 mi) 48367 Leonard (8 mi) 48014 Capac (8.2 mi) 48005 Armada (8.5 mi) 48444 Imlay City (8.9 mi) 48370 Oxford (10.4 mi) 48095 Washington (10.7 mi) 48412 Attica (10.8 mi) 48041 Memphis (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,860
Population density	176 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	33.23 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	42.9355
Longitude	-83.0440
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	810

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.1%	37.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	36.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	31.6%	21.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.8%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,860

Population

176

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$85,946

Median household income

$38,640

Per capita income

$261,800

Median home value

$884

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

2,113

Housing units

21.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

192

5–9

171

237

10–14

211

247

15–19

219

120

20–24

106

281

25–34

250

446

35–44

396

445

45–54

394

287

55–59

254

272

60–64

242

321

65–74

284

139

75–84

124

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,260	21.5%
18 and over	4,600	78.5%
65 and over	924	15.8%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Two or more races 1.5%

Asian 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	5,528	92.4%
Hispanic or Latino	121	2%
Other race	95	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	94	1.6%
Two or more races	87	1.5%
Asian	56	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.1%	37.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	36.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	31.6%	21.6%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.8%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	12.5%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$85,946

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 32.9%

$300k–$500k 27.8%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$261,800
Median rent / month	$884
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	3.1%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.1%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	58.8%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	79.8%
Electricity	7.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	5.4%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,482	65.7%
Cohabiting couple	85	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	353	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	335	14.9%
Households with children under 18	684	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	641	28.4%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	20.4%
Married	60.4%	64.8%
Separated	1.3%	0.2%
Widowed	1.2%	6.8%
Divorced	7.1%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 28.9%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	3.9%
Kindergarten	51	3.8%
Elementary school	696	51.2%
High school	366	26.9%
College / grad school	193	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Manufacturing 21.6%

Retail trade 12.1%

Professional & management 10.0%

Construction 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Other services 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 12.1%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 51.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	69.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	314	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.7%
Public insurance	30.9%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,694	97.2%
Spanish	82	1.4%
Other Indo-European	49	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,547	94.7%
Born in same state	5,511	94.0%
Born in different state	4,799	81.9%
Foreign born	36	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	313	5.3%
Not a US citizen	146	46.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	711	12.1%
French	495	8.4%
English	166	2.8%
Arab	132	2.3%
German	106	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	25	0.4%
Dutch	13	0.2%
Polish	9	0.2%
Norwegian	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48003

What city is ZIP code 48003 in?

ZIP code 48003 is primarily assigned to Almont, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48003 in?

ZIP code 48003 falls within Lapeer County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48003 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 48003 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 48003?

ZIP code 48003 has an estimated population of 5,860 residents, with a density of 176 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48003?

The median household income in ZIP code 48003 is $85,946, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48003?

The median home value in ZIP code 48003 is $261,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 48003 in?

ZIP code 48003 observes the EST timezone.