48044 ZIP Code — Macomb, MI
Macomb County, Michigan
ZIP code 48044 is located in Macomb, Michigan, within Macomb County. It covers approximately 13.50 square miles and serves a population of 59,225 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 586.
About ZIP code 48044
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $330,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $109,664. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
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 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
59,225
population
13.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48044 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48044
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Macomb | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 59,225 |
| Population density | 4,387 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 099 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 13.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6506 |
| Longitude | -82.9260 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 586 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.2% | 38.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 32.1% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.4% | 24.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.5% | 5.1% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
59,225
Population
4,387
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$109,664
Median household income
$42,274
Per capita income
$330,100
Median home value
$1,240
Median monthly rent
89.7%
Home ownership
4.5%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
18,117
Housing units
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,609
Under 5
1,554
2,175
5–9
2,102
2,148
10–14
2,076
3,004
15–19
2,902
2,015
20–24
1,947
2,963
25–34
2,862
3,929
35–44
3,796
5,120
45–54
4,947
1,976
55–59
1,909
1,668
60–64
1,611
2,126
65–74
2,055
999
75–84
965
390
85+
377
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15,338 | 25.9% |
| 18 and over | 43,887 | 74.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,912 | 11.7% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.7%
Black or African American
7.1%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian
3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Other race
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,258 | 82.7% |
| Black or African American | 4,312 | 7.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,274 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1,820 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,513 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 510 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.2% | 38.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 32.1% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.4% | 24.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.5% | 5.1% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
1.8%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
2.8%
$25k–$35k
3.9%
$35k–$50k
8.7%
$50k–$75k
13.6%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
25.5%
$150k–$200k
14.1%
$200k+
15.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.1% |
| $200k+ | 15.1% |
| Median income | $109,664 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.4%
$50k–$100k
2.8%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k–$300k
24.7%
$300k–$500k
53.9%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $330,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,240 |
| Owner occupied | 89.7% |
| Renter occupied | 10.3% |
| Vacant | 2.0% |
| Single-family detached | 76.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.0% |
| Mobile homes | 10.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.03 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 35.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 28.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.6% |
| 3 or more | 29.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 90.6% |
| Electricity | 7.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 13,092 | 66.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 957 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,236 | 11.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,462 | 17.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,358 | 42.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,728 | 23.9% |
| Average household size | 3.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.2% | 27.2% |
| Married | 58.1% | 58.5% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
25.7%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
22.0%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 840 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 965 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 6,535 | 37.1% |
| High school | 5,179 | 29.4% |
| College / grad school | 4,108 | 23.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.6%
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Retail trade
11.2%
Professional & management
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Construction
6.4%
Public administration
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Other services
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.5% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 14.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.3% |
| Government | 10.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 9.7% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.6 |
Poverty
All people
4.5%
Under 18 years
5.4%
18 and over
4.2%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
11.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.7% |
| Retirement income | 24.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| High blood pressure | 28.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 21.2% |
| No physical activity | 17.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 8.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 74.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.0% |
| Teeth loss | 8.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,488 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 36.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.2% |
| Public insurance | 25.0% |
| No insurance | 2.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 56,062 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 3,116 | 5.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 243 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,705 | 3.0% |
| Other languages | 379 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 52,867 | 89.3% |
| Born in same state | 52,007 | 87.8% |
| Born in different state | 47,492 | 80.2% |
| Foreign born | 860 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,358 | 10.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,430 | 69.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,555 | 9.4% |
| French | 4,354 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 2,036 | 3.4% |
| German | 1,149 | 1.9% |
| English | 844 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 522 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 230 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 124 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 62 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.3% |
| Internet access | 97.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48044
What part of Macomb is ZIP code 48044?
ZIP code 48044 covers a portion of Macomb, Michigan, within Macomb County.
What county is ZIP code 48044 in?
ZIP code 48044 falls within Macomb County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 48044 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 48044 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48044?
The median home value in ZIP code 48044 is $330,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48044?
The median household income in ZIP code 48044 is $109,664, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 48044?
ZIP code 48044 has an estimated population of 59,225 residents, with a density of 4,388 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 48044 in?
ZIP code 48044 observes the EST timezone.