48045 ZIP Code — Harrison Township, MI

Macomb County, Michigan

ZIP code 48045 is located in Harrison Township, Michigan, within Macomb County. It covers approximately 14.25 square miles and serves a population of 24,259 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 586.

About ZIP code 48045

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 $241,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $79,260. 36% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

24,259

population

14.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

48045 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 48045

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48045. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harrison Township	Acceptable
Harrison Township	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	24,259
Population density	1,702 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	14.25 sq mi
Water area	9.51 sq mi
Latitude	42.5856
Longitude	-82.8172
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	586

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	38.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	32.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	24.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.5%	5.1%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

24,259

Population

1,702

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$79,260

Median household income

$45,583

Per capita income

$241,700

Median home value

$999

Median monthly rent

70.6%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

9,264

Housing units

26.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

533

Under 5

544

402

5–9

412

625

10–14

640

714

15–19

731

722

20–24

738

1,734

25–34

1,772

1,245

35–44

1,272

1,553

45–54

1,588

1,008

55–59

1,031

1,112

60–64

1,138

1,422

65–74

1,453

713

75–84

729

212

85+

216

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,071	16.8%
18 and over	20,188	83.2%
65 and over	4,745	19.6%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

Black or African American 10.5%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Asian 1.1%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	20,296	82.2%
Black or African American	2,585	10.5%
Two or more races	975	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	438	1.8%
Asian	266	1.1%
Other race	122	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	38.7%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	32.1%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	24.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.5%	5.1%	5.7%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$79,260

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 25.3%

$300k–$500k 24.3%

$500k–$1M 10.5%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,700
Median rent / month	$999
Owner occupied	70.6%
Renter occupied	29.4%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	54.5%
Large apartment buildings	7.1%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	14.0%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	33.4%
3 bedrooms	33.4%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	39.6%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	87.2%
Electricity	10.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,472	38.3%
Cohabiting couple	1,114	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	2,513	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	3,589	30.7%
Households with children under 18	2,203	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,730	31.9%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	30.2%
Married	46.8%	42.7%
Separated	1.9%	0.9%
Widowed	1.8%	11.3%
Divorced	15.5%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 29.2%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	26.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	165	3.7%
Kindergarten	139	3.1%
Elementary school	1,835	40.7%
High school	1,189	26.4%
College / grad school	1,176	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Retail trade 10.7%

Professional & management 9.4%

Construction 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Other services 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.3%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 11.7%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	72.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,143	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.3%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	23,182	95.6%
Spanish	181	0.8%
Other Indo-European	81	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	61	0.3%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,273	95.9%
Born in same state	23,192	95.6%
Born in different state	21,153	87.2%
Foreign born	81	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	986	4.1%
Not a US citizen	756	76.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,536	10.5%
French	2,080	8.6%
Arab	1,649	6.8%
German	664	2.7%
English	336	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	176	0.7%
Polish	118	0.5%
Norwegian	93	0.4%
Dutch	33	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.2%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48045

What city is ZIP code 48045 in?

ZIP code 48045 is primarily assigned to Harrison Township, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 48045 in?

ZIP code 48045 falls within Macomb County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 48045 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 48045 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 48045?

ZIP code 48045 has an estimated population of 24,259 residents, with a density of 1,702 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 48045?

The median household income in ZIP code 48045 is $79,260, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48045?

The median home value in ZIP code 48045 is $241,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 48045 in?

ZIP code 48045 observes the EST timezone.