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Macomb County
Clinton Township, MI
48038
48038 ZIP Code — Clinton Township, MI
Macomb County, Michigan
ZIP code 48038 is located in
Clinton Township ,
Michigan ,
within Macomb County .
It covers approximately 10.91 square miles and serves a population of
44,255 residents.
This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 586 .
About ZIP code 48038
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $231,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $77,375. 36% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
44,255
Population density
4,056 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
099
Geography
Land area
10.91 sq mi
Water area
0.13 sq mi
Latitude
42.5990
Longitude
-82.9311
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
586
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.0%
38.7%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
33.5%
32.1%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
21.4%
24.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
6.1%
5.1%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$77,375
Median household income
$231,900
Median home value
$1,195
Median monthly rent
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 7,697 17.4% 18 and over 36,558 82.6% 65 and over 9,843 22.2% Median age 42.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
11.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 34,788 77.2% Black or African American 5,130 11.4% Two or more races 2,675 5.9% Asian 1,430 3.2% Hispanic or Latino 793 1.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 165 0.4% Other race 63 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.0%
38.7%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
33.5%
32.1%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
21.4%
24.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
6.1%
5.1%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.3% $10k–$15k 2.2% $15k–$25k 8.2% $25k–$35k 7.2% $35k–$50k 10.7% $50k–$75k 16.1% $75k–$100k 18.6% $100k–$150k 16.9% $150k–$200k 8.3% $200k+ 7.6% Median income $77,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $231,900 Median rent / month $1,195 Owner occupied 62.3% Renter occupied 37.7% Vacant 3.0% Single-family detached 38.6% Large apartment buildings 12.0% Mobile homes 2.4% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.31
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.1% 2000–2009 12.3% 1990–1999 22.2% 1980–1989 27.9% 1970–1979 23.2% 1960–1969 2.7% 1950–1959 1.4% 1940–1949 1.2% 1939 or earlier 1.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.4% 1 bedroom 14.5% 2 bedrooms 43.9% 3 bedrooms 28.5% 4 bedrooms 11.8% 5+ bedrooms 1.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.6% 1 vehicle 42.2% 2 vehicles 37.3% 3 or more 14.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 88.6% Electricity 9.5% Propane / LP gas 1.1% Wood 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 8,547 41.3% Cohabiting couple 1,474 7.1% Male householder, no spouse 4,516 21.8% Female householder, no spouse 6,170 29.8% Households with children under 18 4,593 22.2% Households with seniors (65+) 7,455 36.0% Average household size 2.13
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.9% 26.8% Married 48.6% 45.4% Separated 1.0% 1.7% Widowed 3.8% 13.3% Divorced 10.6% 12.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.3%
Graduate / professional
12.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.1% Bachelor's or higher 28.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 526 5.8% Kindergarten 332 3.7% Elementary school 3,464 38.1% High school 1,958 21.5% College / grad school 2,814 30.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Professional & management
9.7%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Public administration
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.9% Service 16.2% Sales & office 23.6% Natural resources & construction 5.1% Production & transportation 17.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.7% Government 9.6% Self-employed 2.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.5% Carpool 8.8% Public transit 0.6% Walk 1.6% Work from home 9.4% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 27.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
7.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.9% Retirement income 28.7% Supplemental Security 3.8% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 5.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.3% High blood pressure 33.8% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 10.3% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 11.3% Arthritis 29.1% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 7.1% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.4% Binge drinking 18.9% No physical activity 20.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.9% Depression 19.4% Fair or poor health 13.4% Poor mental health 15.9% Poor physical health 9.8% No health insurance 8.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.8% Visited dentist 72.7% Cholesterol screening 92.0% Teeth loss 10.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 1,691 4.6%
Disability % Any disability 14.6% Under 18 4.8% 18–64 years 9.6% 65 and over 36.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.5% Public insurance 36.1% No insurance 4.5% Uninsured under 19 2.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 42,220 95.4% Spanish 2,228 5.3% Other Indo-European 181 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 1,340 3.2% Other languages 178 0.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 39,528 89.3% Born in same state 39,159 88.5% Born in different state 34,397 77.7% Foreign born 369 0.8% Naturalized citizen 4,727 10.7% Not a US citizen 3,043 64.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 4,866 11% French 2,953 6.7% Arab 1,496 3.4% English 670 1.5% German 644 1.5%
Ancestry Count % Irish 366 0.8% Dutch 157 0.4% Polish 76 0.2% Norwegian 36 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.8% Internet access 93.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48038
What city is ZIP code 48038 in?
ZIP code 48038 is primarily assigned to Clinton Township, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48038 in?
ZIP code 48038 falls within Macomb County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 48038 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 48038 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 48038?
ZIP code 48038 has an estimated population of 44,255 residents, with a density of 4,058 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48038?
The median home value in ZIP code 48038 is $231,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48038?
The median household income in ZIP code 48038 is $77,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 48038 in?
ZIP code 48038 observes the EST timezone.
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