| ZIP Code | 48082 |
|---|---|
| City | Saint Clair Shores |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Macomb County |
| Area Code | 586 |
| Elevation | 580 ft |
| Latitude | 42.528022 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.887195 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 95 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,737 (32.2%) |
| Some College | 1,574 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 1,719 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,353 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,136 (27%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,372 ≈ Avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $200,600 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,265/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,461 |
| Vacant Units | 221 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,461 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 221 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 48082 is located in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, within Macomb County. With a population of 16,164, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 48082 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,372 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48082 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $200,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,265 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 48082 is primarily White (90.55%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.9%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48082 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 48082 in Saint Clair Shores, MI is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,164 residents, a median household income of $76,372, and a median home value of $200,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.