48022 ZIP Code — Emmett, MI

Saint Clair County, Michigan

ZIP code 48022 is located in Emmett, Michigan, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 35.33 square miles and serves a population of 2,527 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 810.

About ZIP code 48022

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 $223,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,489. 39% 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 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 48022 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,527

population

35.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48022 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48022

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48022. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Emmett	Acceptable
Emmett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

48014 Capac (6.4 mi) 48041 Memphis (6.6 mi) 48006 Avoca (6.6 mi) 48097 Yale (7.7 mi) 48002 Allenton (8.3 mi) 48027 Goodells (8.3 mi) 48049 North Street (11.9 mi) 48454 Melvin (12.3 mi) 48444 Imlay City (12.3 mi) 48062 Richmond (12.6 mi) 48032 Jeddo (13.3 mi) 48074 Smiths Creek (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,527
Population density	72 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	35.33 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	43.0274
Longitude	-82.8104
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	32.1%	43.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	33.9%	21.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.0%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,527

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$90,489

Median household income

$38,001

Per capita income

$223,700

Median home value

$925

Median monthly rent

97.5%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

1,091

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

124

20–24

106

207

25–34

176

35–44

179

45–54

152

158

55–59

135

60–64

238

65–74

203

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	343	13.6%
18 and over	2,184	86.4%
65 and over	530	21.0%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Two or more races 0.6%

Black or African American 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,498	98.7%
Two or more races	15	0.6%
Black or African American	14	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	43.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.9%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	33.9%	21.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.0%	5.7%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 31.0%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	31.0%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$90,489

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 36.8%

$300k–$500k 22.5%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$223,700
Median rent / month	$925
Owner occupied	97.5%
Renter occupied	2.5%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	94.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	32.4%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	9.8%
3 bedrooms	61.9%
4 bedrooms	25.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	42.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.3%
Electricity	2.9%
Propane / LP gas	55.9%
Fuel oil	4.4%
Wood	14.6%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	591	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	99	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	192	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	139	13.6%
Households with children under 18	175	17.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	407	39.9%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	23.0%
Married	50.6%	58.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.1%
Widowed	4.7%	13.2%
Divorced	8.9%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	3.8%
Kindergarten	14	3.5%
Elementary school	143	35.8%
High school	120	30.0%
College / grad school	108	27.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.6%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Construction 10.6%

Professional & management 10.1%

Retail trade 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Other services 5.0%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Public administration 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	9.5%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.7%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.5

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 23.1%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 13.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	71.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.9%
Public insurance	27.8%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,434	96.3%
Spanish	11	0.5%
Other Indo-European	11	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,494	98.7%
Born in same state	2,491	98.6%
Born in different state	2,353	93.1%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	33	1.3%
Not a US citizen	4	12.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	552	21.8%
Arab	134	5.3%
French	99	3.9%
German	58	2.3%
English	16	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	11	0.4%
Dutch	6	0.2%
Norwegian	5	0.2%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48022

What city is ZIP code 48022 in?

ZIP code 48022 is primarily assigned to Emmett, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48022 in?

ZIP code 48022 falls within Saint Clair County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 48022 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 48022 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 48022?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 48022 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 48022 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 48022?

ZIP code 48022 has an estimated population of 2,527 residents, with a density of 72 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 48022 in?

ZIP code 48022 observes the EST timezone.