| ZIP Code | 48028 |
|---|---|
| City | Harsens Island |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | St. Clair County |
| Area Code | 810 |
| Elevation | 576 ft |
| Latitude | 42.580209 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.61662 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26147 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 63.4 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.88 |
| Below Poverty | 4.8% ▼ 52% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.4% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 215 (22.4%) |
| Some College | 45 (4.7%) |
| Associates | 254 (26.5%) |
| Bachelors | 136 (14.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 309 (32.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,765 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 100% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $339,100 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,538 |
| Vacant Units | 976 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.88 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,538 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 976 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.88 |
ZIP code 48028 is located in Harsens Island, Michigan, within St. Clair County. With a population of 1,058, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.4 years. Economically, 48028 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,765 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48028 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $339,100 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 96.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 48028 is primarily White (99.34%). Residents are well-educated — 46.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.8%. Household income has grown by 100% since 2019.
About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 48028 in Harsens Island, MI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,058 residents, a median household income of $106,765, and a median home value of $339,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.