City

Saint Clair Shores, MI

3 ZIP codes  ·  Macomb County  ·  Michigan

👥58,217Population
💰$73,721Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$196,808Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓41.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.2%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 5%Asian: 1%Other: 3.2%Race
White88.2%
Hispanic2.6%
Black5.0%
Asian1.0%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads41.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma391 (0.9%)
HS Graduate11,964 (27.6%)
Some College5,589 (12.9%)
Associates7,402 (17.1%)
Bachelors4,989 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree12,977 (30%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 27.6%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 30%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad27.6%
Some College12.9%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate30.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,721 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$196,807 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,194/mo
Total Housing Units28,554
Vacant Units1,080

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
37%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
52%
About Saint Clair Shores, MI

Saint Clair Shores is a city in Michigan, located in Macomb County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 58,217 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Saint Clair Shores is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,720 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Saint Clair Shores is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,807, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,194 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint Clair Shores is well-educated. 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.2%).

Saint Clair Shores, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Saint Clair Shores
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48080 21,799 $69,884 $188,800 $1,070 3.6% 44.8% 79.8%
48081 20,254 $75,735 $202,400 $1,272 4.8% 40.1% 84.9%
48082 16,164 $76,372 $200,600 $1,265 5.5% 38.7% 87.0%