| ZIP Code | 48026 |
|---|---|
| City | Fraser |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Macomb County |
| Area Code | 586 |
| Elevation | 613 ft |
| Latitude | 42.537633 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.946742 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 10.2% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 34.6% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 79 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,077 (31.6%) |
| Some College | 1,359 (14%) |
| Associates | 1,852 (19%) |
| Bachelors | 1,204 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,162 (22.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,118 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $193,600 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $827/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,778 |
| Vacant Units | 272 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,778 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 272 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 48026 is located in Fraser, Michigan, within Macomb County. With a population of 14,604, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 48026 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,118 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48026 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $193,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $827 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 48026 is primarily White (80.82%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.2%. Household income has grown by 3% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48026 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 48026 in Fraser, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,604 residents, a median household income of $61,118, and a median home value of $193,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.