ZIP Code 48042 Demographics & Data

Insights on Macomb, MI (ZIP Code 48042)

Michigan

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 48042

The 48042 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Macomb in Michigan in Macomb County in the United States. The current population estimate is 31,485. It is estimated that about 33.9% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $39,260. Approximately 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $104,021. The median age in ZIP Code 48042 is approximately 41.4 years, and 18.1% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 48042

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48042 is 31,485.

Macomb, MI

The 48042 ZIP Code is associated with Macomb, MI in Macomb County.

Area Codes associated with 48042

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48042 include 586.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48042

Sunrise: 7:13 am
Sunset: 7:39 pm
Sunrise in 48042 7:13 am
Sunrise in 48042 7:39 pm

Weather forecast for 48042

Today's forecast for 48042: Areas of fog before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 3 to 9 mph.

Current air quality in 48042

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 48042 Fair

Internet in 48042

An estimated 96.6% of households in ZIP Code 48042 have a computer, while about 93.6% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48042

The gender split in ZIP Code 48042 is an estimated 49.2% male and approximately 50.8% female.

Health Insurance in 48042

Approximately 4.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48042 (Macomb, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48042

The median household income in ZIP Code 48042 is $104,021, while the region's mean household income is $113,021. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $39,260. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48042 of $39,260 is approximately 23.8% more than the per capita income in Michigan overall of $31,713. An estimated 3.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 64.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.4% of the population in 48042 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.9% of 48042 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48042. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 48042

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 3.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 4.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 6.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 27.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 14.8%
$200,000 or more per year 9.6%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48042

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48042, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 2.0% of 48042 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48042 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.6%), followed by Asian (3.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48042. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48042

Industry Percent
White 93.6%
Black or African American 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48042

Residents of ZIP Code 48042 are older than average. The median age of 41.4 years in ZIP Code 48042 is approximately 8.66% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.0% of the population in 48042 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 48042 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48042. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 48042

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.3%
5 to 9 years 8.7%
10 to 14 years 7.3%
15 to 19 years 7.2%
20 to 24 years 5.0%
25 to 34 years 8.2%
35 to 44 years 14.2%
45 to 54 years 15.0%
55 to 59 years 7.8%
60 to 64 years 6.1%
65 to 74 years 9.1%
75 to 84 years 4.8%
85 years and over 1.2%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48042

In ZIP Code 48042, 88.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.4% of homes. Lastly, 1.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Macomb County region.

Language Spoken in 48042

Language Spoken Percent
English only 88.5%
Spanish 1.7%
Other Indo-European languages 5.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.4%
Other languages 1.8%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48042. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 48042

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48042, an estimated 34.8% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 34.4% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Macomb County region.

Age of Housing in 48042

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 8.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 6.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 34.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 34.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 5.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 1.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 1.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 2.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48042. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 48042

In ZIP Code 48042, 93.8% of the population graduated high school, while 33.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.9% in this Macomb County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48042

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 21.9%
Some college, no degree 23.0%
Associate's degree 15.0%
Bachelor's degree 20.1%
Graduate or professional degree 13.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48042. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 48042 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48042. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 48042

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48042 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48042 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48042 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48042

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48042. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 48042. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 48042

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48042 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48042 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.62 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.14% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 48042. This visualizes electricity rates in 48042 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48042

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48042 14.13¢/kWh 10.93¢/kWh 7.62¢/kWh
Michigan 19.88¢/kWh 14.53¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh
United States 16.41¢/kWh 13.1¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48042

Month ZIP Code 48042 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.78 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.97 3 6.31
Mar 4.79 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.4 5.13 7.3
May 5.54 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.84 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.05 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.72 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.68 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.11 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.14 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.45 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 48042. This visualizes solar power levels in 48042 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48042 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48042, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 48042 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Macomb County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 48042. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48042

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 69
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 50
Checking or savings account 15
Debt collection 11
Credit card or prepaid card 10
Other 13
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48042

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 40
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 31
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 31
Incorrect information on your report 18
Managing an account 7
Other 41
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 48042. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48042

In 48042, 65.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.2 minutes. Approximately 25.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48042 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 22.0% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 48042 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48042. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 48042

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 6.3%
Manufacturing 25.6%
Wholesale trade 2.8%
Retail trade 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 1.7%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.3%
Other services, except public administration 3.5%
Public administration 4.0%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.