48317 ZIP Code — Utica, MI
Macomb County, Michigan
ZIP code 48317 is located in Utica, Michigan, within Macomb County. It covers approximately 12.04 square miles and serves a population of 28,091 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 586.
About ZIP code 48317
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 $235,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $71,426.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28,091
population
12.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48317 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48317
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48317. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Utica | Acceptable |
| Utica | Acceptable |
| Utica | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48316 Utica (3.2 mi)
48315 Utica (3.3 mi)
48307 Rochester (3.6 mi)
48085 Troy (4.5 mi)
48094 Washington (6.5 mi)
48309 Rochester (6.7 mi)
48083 Troy (6.9 mi)
48098 Troy (7 mi)
48306 Rochester (7.3 mi)
48084 Troy (8.7 mi)
48017 Clawson (8.8 mi)
48092 Warren (9.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,091 |
| Population density | 2,333 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 099 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.48 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6451 |
| Longitude | -83.0550 |
| 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 | 39.4% | 38.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 32.1% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 24.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
28,091
Population
2,333
People per sq mi
39.1
Median age
$71,426
Median household income
$38,325
Per capita income
$235,800
Median home value
$1,161
Median monthly rent
57.4%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
7,596
Housing units
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
730
Under 5
737
599
5–9
604
907
10–14
915
646
15–19
652
1,175
20–24
1,185
2,150
25–34
2,170
1,736
35–44
1,752
1,801
45–54
1,818
1,235
55–59
1,247
891
60–64
899
1,321
65–74
1,334
583
75–84
588
207
85+
209
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,318 | 18.9% |
| 18 and over | 22,773 | 81.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,242 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Asian
8.5%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Black or African American
3.1%
Other race
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,241 | 76% |
| Asian | 2,489 | 8.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,432 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,172 | 4% |
| Black or African American | 918 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 712 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 195 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 104 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.4% | 38.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 32.1% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 24.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
17.1%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $71,426 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.1%
$50k–$100k
3.7%
$100k–$150k
5.8%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k–$300k
44.5%
$300k–$500k
21.5%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,161 |
| Owner occupied | 57.4% |
| Renter occupied | 42.6% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
| Single-family detached | 53.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.6% |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% |
| 3 or more | 17.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 85.3% |
| Electricity | 13.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,667 | 45.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 514 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,818 | 22.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,402 | 27.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,094 | 24.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,251 | 26.2% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.2% | 27.4% |
| Married | 51.4% | 53.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
23.2%
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
22.2%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 236 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 269 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,215 | 40.6% |
| High school | 1,299 | 23.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,432 | 26.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.2%
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.7%
Retail trade
10.8%
Professional & management
9.8%
Construction
7.6%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Other services
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Public administration
1.1%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.5% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.3% |
| Production & transportation | 12.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 89.2% |
| Government | 7.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.4% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 9.3% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
10.5%
Under 18 years
16.6%
18 and over
9.1%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
23.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 20.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 20.8% |
| No physical activity | 19.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.3% |
| Visited dentist | 71.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 9.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,341 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 32.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.5% |
| Public insurance | 31.8% |
| No insurance | 7.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,624 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 2,624 | 9.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 206 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,132 | 4.3% |
| Other languages | 535 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,803 | 81.2% |
| Born in same state | 22,695 | 80.8% |
| Born in different state | 19,504 | 69.4% |
| Foreign born | 108 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,288 | 18.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,342 | 63.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,132 | 11.1% |
| French | 2,878 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 1,096 | 3.9% |
| English | 421 | 1.5% |
| German | 303 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 154 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 148 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 103 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.1% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48317
What city is ZIP code 48317 in?
ZIP code 48317 is primarily assigned to Utica, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48317 in?
ZIP code 48317 falls within Macomb County, Michigan.
What is the population of ZIP code 48317?
ZIP code 48317 has an estimated population of 28,091 residents, with a density of 2,333 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48317?
The median household income in ZIP code 48317 is $71,426, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48317?
The median home value in ZIP code 48317 is $235,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 48317 in?
ZIP code 48317 observes the EST timezone.