| ZIP Code | 48446 |
|---|---|
| City | Lapeer |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Lapeer County |
| Area Code | 810 |
| Elevation | 844 ft |
| Latitude | 43.05374 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.338704 |
| Timezone | Detroit (DST) |
| FIPS | 26087 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 11.3% ▲ 13% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.3% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 90 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,622 (36.1%) |
| Some College | 3,497 (16.6%) |
| Associates | 3,299 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,249 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,345 (20.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,382 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $206,300 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $976/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,797 |
| Vacant Units | 661 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,797 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 661 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 48446 is located in Lapeer, Michigan, within Lapeer County. With a population of 30,807, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 48446 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,382 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 48446 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $206,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $976 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 48446 is primarily White (89.27%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.3%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 48446 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 48446 in Lapeer, MI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 30,807 residents, a median household income of $66,382, and a median home value of $206,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.