48026 ZIP Code — Fraser, MI
Macomb County, Michigan
ZIP code 48026 is located in Fraser, Michigan, within Macomb County. It covers approximately 4.14 square miles and serves a population of 14,668 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 586.
About ZIP code 48026
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $178,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $61,039. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
14,668
population
4.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48026 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48026
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48026. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fraser | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48066 Roseville (2.1 mi)
48088 Warren (2.4 mi)
48082 Saint Clair Shores (3.5 mi)
48093 Warren (3.6 mi)
48081 Saint Clair Shores (4.1 mi)
48021 Eastpointe (5.1 mi)
48089 Warren (5.2 mi)
48043 Mount Clemens (5.5 mi)
48080 Saint Clair Shores (5.7 mi)
48092 Warren (5.8 mi)
48015 Center Line (5.8 mi)
48397 Warren (5.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,668 |
| Population density | 3,543 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 099 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.5388 |
| Longitude | -82.9496 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 586 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.5% | 38.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 32.1% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 24.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 5.1% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
14,668
Population
3,543
People per sq mi
41.9
Median age
$61,039
Median household income
$37,422
Per capita income
$178,900
Median home value
$782
Median monthly rent
74.6%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
5,254
Housing units
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
418
Under 5
470
279
5–9
314
376
10–14
422
296
15–19
333
514
20–24
579
1,008
25–34
1,133
725
35–44
816
898
45–54
1,011
477
55–59
537
515
60–64
580
847
65–74
952
405
75–84
456
144
85+
163
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,720 | 18.5% |
| 18 and over | 11,948 | 81.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,967 | 20.2% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.1%
Black or African American
6.7%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Asian
1.7%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,306 | 81.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,018 | 6.7% |
| Two or more races | 876 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 505 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 261 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 129 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 71 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.5% | 38.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 32.1% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 24.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 5.1% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
8.1%
$35k–$50k
15.8%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
16.9%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $61,039 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.4%
$50k–$100k
8.1%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
35.6%
$200k–$300k
25.7%
$300k–$500k
8.8%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,900 |
| Median rent / month | $782 |
| Owner occupied | 74.6% |
| Renter occupied | 25.4% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
| Single-family detached | 65.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 23.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 15.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 90.9% |
| Electricity | 7.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,557 | 39.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 538 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,265 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,171 | 33.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,837 | 28.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,288 | 35.0% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.3% | 32.9% |
| Married | 45.5% | 39.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 16.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
30.1%
Some college, no degree
28.5%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
15.1%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 94 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 57 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,102 | 44.7% |
| High school | 651 | 26.4% |
| College / grad school | 560 | 22.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Manufacturing
17.2%
Retail trade
14.4%
Professional & management
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Other services
7.5%
Construction
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Public administration
3.7%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.5% |
| Service | 14.0% |
| Sales & office | 24.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.0% |
| Government | 7.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.9% |
| Carpool | 4.0% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 13.1% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.7%
Under 18 years
14.4%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
17.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.9% |
| Retirement income | 27.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 30.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| No physical activity | 21.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 8.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 72.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 665 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 27.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.8% |
| Public insurance | 40.5% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,780 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 519 | 3.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 199 | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 51 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,578 | 92.6% |
| Born in same state | 13,516 | 92.1% |
| Born in different state | 11,787 | 80.4% |
| Foreign born | 62 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,090 | 7.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 573 | 52.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,637 | 11.2% |
| French | 936 | 6.4% |
| Arab | 326 | 2.2% |
| English | 195 | 1.3% |
| German | 187 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 93 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 58 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 39 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 29 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.5% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48026
What city is ZIP code 48026 in?
ZIP code 48026 is primarily assigned to Fraser, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48026 in?
ZIP code 48026 falls within Macomb County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 48026 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 48026 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48026?
The median home value in ZIP code 48026 is $178,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 48026?
ZIP code 48026 has an estimated population of 14,668 residents, with a density of 3,542 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48026?
The median household income in ZIP code 48026 is $61,039, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 48026 in?
ZIP code 48026 observes the EST timezone.