48063 ZIP Code — Columbus, MI

Saint Clair County, Michigan

ZIP code 48063 is located in Columbus, Michigan, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 36.76 square miles and serves a population of 4,093 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48063

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 $268,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,333. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 33% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 48063 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,093

population

36.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48063 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48063

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48063. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbus	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,093
Population density	111 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	36.76 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	42.8560
Longitude	-82.6770
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	30.8%	43.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	31.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	37.5%	21.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,093

Population

111

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$93,333

Median household income

$38,295

Per capita income

$268,500

Median home value

$1,048

Median monthly rent

88.5%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

1,384

Housing units

30.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

128

Under 5

107

167

5–9

139

180

10–14

150

15–19

126

146

20–24

121

235

25–34

197

216

35–44

180

298

45–54

249

198

55–59

165

201

60–64

167

189

65–74

158

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,039	25.4%
18 and over	3,054	74.6%
65 and over	573	14.0%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Two or more races 3.4%

Black or African American 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	3,917	95.7%
Two or more races	139	3.4%
Black or African American	36	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.8%	43.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	31.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	37.5%	21.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 30.5%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	30.5%
$150k–$200k	11.2%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$93,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k–$300k 41.4%

$300k–$500k 27.5%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$268,500
Median rent / month	$1,048
Owner occupied	88.5%
Renter occupied	11.5%
Vacant	0.7%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.0%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	62.1%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.8%
Electricity	8.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.6%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	13.3%
No fuel used	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	927	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	143	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	334	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	148	9.5%
Households with children under 18	602	38.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	441	28.4%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	29.0%
Married	54.7%	60.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	5.1%	4.8%
Divorced	13.9%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	30.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	6.5%
Kindergarten	34	3.4%
Elementary school	558	55.7%
High school	243	24.3%
College / grad school	101	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.8%

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Retail trade 11.8%

Professional & management 10.6%

Construction 8.6%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Public administration 4.6%

Other services 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	72.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	310	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.7%
Public insurance	31.6%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,858	94.3%
Spanish	24	0.6%
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)	3,997	97.7%
Born in same state	3,953	96.6%
Born in different state	3,760	91.9%
Foreign born	44	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	96	2.3%
Not a US citizen	22	22.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	703	17.2%
French	363	8.9%
Arab	256	6.3%
German	155	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	0.5%
Norwegian	10	0.2%
Irish	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48063

What city is ZIP code 48063 in?

ZIP code 48063 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48063 in?

ZIP code 48063 falls within Saint Clair County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48063 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 48063 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 48063 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 48063 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 48063?

ZIP code 48063 has an estimated population of 4,093 residents, with a density of 111 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48063?

The median household income in ZIP code 48063 is $93,333, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 48063 in?

ZIP code 48063 observes the EST timezone.