City

Center Line, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Macomb County  ·  Michigan

👥8,448Population
💰$52,857Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$145,300Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.7%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 29.6%Asian: 10.6%Other: 3.9%Race
White50.7%
Hispanic4.1%
Black29.6%
Asian10.6%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma238 (4.3%)
HS Graduate1,629 (29.1%)
Some College923 (16.5%)
Associates761 (13.6%)
Bachelors920 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree1,120 (20%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College16.5%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.4%Renter: 42.7%Tenure
Owner57.4%
Renter42.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,857 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$145,300 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$627/mo
Total Housing Units3,789
Vacant Units87

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
30%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
55%
About Center Line, MI

Center Line is a city in Michigan, located in Macomb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,448 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Center Line is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,857 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Center Line is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $627 per month.

The population of Center Line is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (50.7%).

Center Line, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Center Line
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48015 8,448 $52,857 $145,300 $627 7.1% 36.5% 57.4%