48006 ZIP Code — Avoca, MI

Saint Clair County, Michigan

ZIP code 48006 is located in Avoca, Michigan, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 71.45 square miles and serves a population of 3,945 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48006

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 $214,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,208. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 32% 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 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 48006 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,945

population

71.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Avoca	Acceptable
Avoca	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48022 Emmett (6.6 mi) 48049 North Street (6.7 mi) 48032 Jeddo (6.7 mi) 48097 Yale (7.9 mi) 48027 Goodells (9 mi) 48074 Smiths Creek (10.8 mi) 48454 Melvin (11 mi) 48041 Memphis (11.2 mi) 48014 Capac (12.6 mi) 48422 Croswell (12.9 mi) 48060 Port Huron (13 mi) 48002 Allenton (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,945
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	71.45 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	43.0739
Longitude	-82.6963
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	39.1%	43.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	31.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	21.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.0%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,945

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$71,208

Median household income

$32,848

Per capita income

$214,000

Median home value

$1,074

Median monthly rent

95.8%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment

1,488

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

131

5–9

115

206

10–14

180

123

15–19

108

20–24

151

25–34

131

245

35–44

214

403

45–54

351

174

55–59

152

134

60–64

117

192

65–74

168

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	986	25.0%
18 and over	2,959	75.0%
65 and over	624	15.8%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.1%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 1.1%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,753	92.1%
Two or more races	136	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	129	3.2%
Other race	44	1.1%
Black or African American	8	0.2%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.1%	43.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	31.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	21.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.0%	4.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 9.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	9.1%
Median income	$71,208

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 27.8%

$300k–$500k 23.5%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$214,000
Median rent / month	$1,074
Owner occupied	95.8%
Renter occupied	4.2%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	21.7%
1990–1999	21.8%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	18.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	11.9%
3 bedrooms	60.5%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.7%
Electricity	10.2%
Propane / LP gas	61.7%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	8.1%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	902	62.8%
Cohabiting couple	84	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	289	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	162	11.3%
Households with children under 18	514	35.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	494	34.4%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	16.2%
Married	58.6%	68.0%
Separated	0.8%	0.3%
Widowed	1.8%	8.0%
Divorced	13.5%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 32.6%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	2.8%
Kindergarten	27	2.9%
Elementary school	547	59.6%
High school	185	20.2%
College / grad school	133	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.0%

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Construction 14.2%

Professional & management 9.1%

Retail trade 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Other services 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Public administration 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.5%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.7

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 34.3%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 16.3%

Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	35.1%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	71.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	201	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	39.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.8%
Public insurance	41.7%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,738	94.8%
Spanish	17	0.5%
Other Indo-European	8	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,897	98.8%
Born in same state	3,875	98.2%
Born in different state	3,670	93.0%
Foreign born	22	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	48	1.2%
Not a US citizen	39	81.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	672	17%
French	357	9%
Arab	148	3.8%
English	81	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	49	1.2%
Dutch	18	0.5%
Irish	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48006

What city is ZIP code 48006 in?

ZIP code 48006 is primarily assigned to Avoca, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48006 in?

ZIP code 48006 falls within Saint Clair County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48006 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 48006 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48006?

21% of residents in ZIP code 48006 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 48006?

ZIP code 48006 has an estimated population of 3,945 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48006?

The median home value in ZIP code 48006 is $214,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48006 in?

ZIP code 48006 observes the EST timezone.