48079 ZIP Code, Saint Clair, MI
48079 is a ZIP code in Saint Clair, Michigan in St. Clair County. It covers 42 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48040, 48054 and 48074. 12,711 people live here in 5,348 households. With about 304 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $79,891, close to the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 45.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Saint Clair, MI
- County: St. Clair County
- Land area: 42 sq mi
- Population: 12,711
- Median household income: $79,891
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 12,711 |
| Households | 5,348 |
| Median household income | $79,891 |
| Income per person | $42,948 |
| Median age | 45.3 |
| Homeowners | 82.1% |
| Median home value | $293,000 |
| Median rent | $1,139 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% |
| Broadband internet | 92.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 1.6% |
| $15–25K | 5.1% |
| $25–35K | 4.1% |
| $35–50K | 11.1% |
| $50–75K | 23.2% |
| $75–100K | 10.9% |
| $100–150K | 24.9% |
| $150–200K | 7.1% |
| $200K+ | 8.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.8% |
| 10–19 | 14.4% |
| 20–24 | 5.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.8% |
| 35–44 | 8.6% |
| 45–54 | 14.2% |
| 55–64 | 16.1% |
| 65–74 | 11.4% |
| 75+ | 8.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 48.4% |
| Owned outright | 33.2% |
| Rented | 17.2% |
| Vacant | 1.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.9% |
| Townhome | 7.3% |
| 2–4 units | 3.8% |
| 5–19 units | 4.4% |
| 20+ units | 2.1% |
| Mobile / other | 1.5% |
Businesses in 48079
288 business establishments with 4,103 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 42
- Retail Trade: 35
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 32
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 27
- Manufacturing: 25
- Accommodation and Food Services: 24
- Finance and Insurance: 20
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 19
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48040 — Marysville city, MI (4.9 mi)
- 48054 (6.2 mi)
- 48074 — Marysville city, MI (6.3 mi)
- 48063 — Richmond city, MI (6.8 mi)
- 48064 — Richmond city, MI (8.9 mi)
- 48027 (9.4 mi)
- 48060 — Port Huron city, MI (9.8 mi)
- 48039 — Marine City city, MI (11.5 mi)
Areas that include 48079
- St. Clair, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Saint Clair, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- St. Clair County ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 7 of 21: highest median home value in St. Clair County
- No. 3 of 20: fastest population growth in St. Clair County
Mail every home in 48079
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48079, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48079 in?
- 48079 is a Saint Clair, MI mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside St. Clair; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48079 in?
- 48079 is in St. Clair County.
- What is the population of 48079?
- About 12,711 people (±22), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 12,553.
- What is the median household income in 48079?
- $79,891 (±$10,579), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48079?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48079 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48079?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48040 (4.9 mi, Marysville), 48054 (6.2 mi), 48074 (6.3 mi, Marysville), 48063 (6.8 mi, Richmond), 48064 (8.9 mi, Richmond) and 48027 (9.4 mi).
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