48097 ZIP Code, Yale, MI
48097 is a ZIP code in Yale, Michigan — mostly in St. Clair County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Sanilac County. It covers 76 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48454, 48022 and 48006. 5,418 people live here in 2,184 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $63,659, below the Michigan median of $72,875.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Yale, MI
- County: St. Clair County
- Land area: 76 sq mi
- Population: 5,418
- Median household income: $63,659
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,418 |
| Households | 2,184 |
| Median household income | $63,659 |
| Income per person | $31,904 |
| Median age | 40.8 |
| Homeowners | 82.1% |
| Median home value | $198,700 |
| Median rent | $924 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 39.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.3% |
| Broadband internet | 87.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.4% |
| $10–15K | 4.2% |
| $15–25K | 7.2% |
| $25–35K | 10.5% |
| $35–50K | 12.5% |
| $50–75K | 19.6% |
| $75–100K | 15.7% |
| $100–150K | 16.7% |
| $150–200K | 7.6% |
| $200K+ | 2.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.3% |
| 10–19 | 11.2% |
| 20–24 | 6.5% |
| 25–34 | 14.0% |
| 35–44 | 10.7% |
| 45–54 | 13.9% |
| 55–64 | 14.9% |
| 65–74 | 9.7% |
| 75+ | 6.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 48.1% |
| Owned outright | 28.9% |
| Rented | 16.5% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.6% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 4.8% |
| 5–19 units | 2.5% |
| 20+ units | 2.5% |
| Mobile / other | 7.2% |
Businesses in 48097
81 business establishments with 912 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 16
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 16
- Accommodation and Food Services: 9
- Construction: 8
- Manufacturing: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 6
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48454 — Melvin village, MI (5.1 mi)
- 48022 — Emmett village, MI (6.9 mi)
- 48006 (7.4 mi)
- 48014 — Capac village, MI (8.5 mi)
- 48416 — Brown City city, MI (10.3 mi)
- 48466 — Peck village, MI (11 mi)
- 48032 (11.6 mi)
- 48444 — Imlay City city, MI (11.8 mi)
Areas that include 48097
- Yale, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sanilac County ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- St. Clair County ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 7 of 21: highest share of households with children in St. Clair County
- No. 4 of 21: lowest median age in St. Clair County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48097, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48097 in?
- 48097 is a Yale, MI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Yale; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48097 in?
- 48097 is mostly in St. Clair County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Sanilac County.
- What is the population of 48097?
- About 5,418 people (±318), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,181.
- What is the median household income in 48097?
- $63,659 (±$7,718), 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 48097?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48097 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48097?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48454 (5.1 mi, Melvin), 48022 (6.9 mi, Emmett), 48006 (7.4 mi), 48014 (8.5 mi, Capac), 48416 (10.3 mi, Brown City) and 48466 (11 mi, Peck).
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