County

St. Clair County, MI

23 ZIP codes  ·  22 cities  ·  Michigan

👥161,565Population
💰$70,463Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$212,325Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 2.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.3%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic3.6%
Black2.8%
Asian0.5%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma1,146 (1%)
HS Graduate34,998 (31.8%)
Some College17,414 (15.8%)
Associates18,944 (17.2%)
Bachelors14,377 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree23,068 (21%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College15.8%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,463 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$212,325 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$988/mo
Total Housing Units73,145
Vacant Units5,941

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About St. Clair County, MI

St. Clair County is located in Michigan and encompasses 23 ZIP codes spanning 22 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 161,565 residents. With a median age of 44.32, it is a middle-aged county.

St. Clair County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,462 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.5%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 10.9% is near the national average.

Housing in St. Clair County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $212,325 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $988. Homeownership rates are high at 80.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of St. Clair County are primarily White (90.04%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

St. Clair County, MI is a solidly middle-class area in Michigan. The 23 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in St. Clair County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
48001 Algonac 11,502 $64,538 $250,000 $921 6.0% 32.0%
48002 Allenton 3,129 $91,889 $294,600 $783 4.0% 33.1%
48006 Avoca 3,891 $70,451 $225,900 $1,077 11.7% 26.0%
48014 Capac 4,319 $70,341 $208,400 $827 4.2% 21.3%
48064 Casco 3,996 $79,375 $280,400 $845 6.6% 30.8%
48063 Columbus 4,106 $91,591 $297,500 $1,208 1.8% 45.2%
48054 East China 7,200 $76,992 $277,300 $896 9.4% 40.0%
48022 Emmett 2,517 $89,702 $246,200 $942 3.8% 22.7%
48023 Fair Haven 4,980 $79,345 $236,600 $1,277 6.1% 40.0%
48059 Fort Gratiot 15,371 $78,841 $199,200 $956 5.6% 42.7%
48027 Goodells 3,182 $84,939 $242,800 $853 7.5% 37.2%
48028 Harsens Island 1,058 $106,765 $339,100 0.0% 46.4%
48032 Jeddo 1,834 $89,000 $239,600 $1,017 3.8% 31.0%
48039 Marine City 7,466 $76,304 $170,800 $879 5.6% 31.0%
48040 Marysville 9,942 $69,661 $185,500 $955 4.3% 43.3%
48041 Memphis 4,385 $87,599 $296,200 $867 3.2% 31.3%
48049 North Street 5,485 $86,250 $226,000 $1,075 4.7% 38.2%
48060 Port Huron 39,502 $51,342 $152,000 $1,005 9.0% 29.7%
48079 Saint Clair 12,683 $80,313 $276,600 $1,090 4.8% 39.5%
48074 Smiths Creek 9,617 $69,600 $191,800 $1,139 4.7% 28.0%
48097 Yale 5,400 $58,177 $174,800 $891 12.6% 22.8%