ZIP code 48042
Where is ZIP code 48042?
Macomb, Michigan
Macomb County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 48042 belongs to Macomb, Michigan in Macomb County. 48042 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 586. About 33,875 people live in the 48042 area, where the median household income is $126,667. The closest ZIP codes are 48044 (Macomb, 2.2 mi southeast), 48315 (Utica, 4.2 mi west) and 48038 (Clinton Township, 4.3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 48042 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Macomb |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Macomb County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 586 |
| Coordinates | 42.6735, -82.9163 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 480 |
Population and income in 48042
| Population | 33,875 · higher than 93% of Michigan ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,489 · higher than 82% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.8 years · lower than 54% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $126,667 · higher than 96% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $49,719 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 40% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $410,000 · higher than 95% of Michigan ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,672 a month |
| Housing units | 12,383 |
| Households | 12,050 (2.81 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 96% / 4.4% |
| Land area | 22.76 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48042. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 48042
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48044 | Macomb, MI | 2.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 48315 | Utica, MI | 4.2 mi W | Standard |
| 48038 | Clinton Township, MI | 4.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 48051 | New Baltimore, MI | 5.1 mi E | Standard |
| 48043 | Mount Clemens, MI | 5.5 mi S | Standard |
| 48036 | Clinton Township, MI | 5.5 mi S | Standard |
| 48096 | Ray, MI | 5.6 mi N | Standard |
| 48046 | Mount Clemens, MI | 5.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 48313 | Sterling Heights, MI | 6.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 48094 | Washington, MI | 6.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 48318 | Utica, MI | 6.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 48316 | Utica, MI | 7.1 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 48042 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 48042
123 MAIN ST
MACOMB MI 48042
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Macomb Township: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (48042-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Macomb, MI
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 48042?
- 48042 is a Macomb, Michigan ZIP code.
- What county is 48042 in?
- ZIP code 48042 is in Macomb County, Michigan.
- What time zone is ZIP code 48042 in?
- 48042 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Detroit).
- What area code is 48042?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 48042 use area code 586.
- What is the population of ZIP code 48042?
- About 33,875 people live in ZIP code 48042, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 48042?
- The median household income in 48042 is $126,667 a year, higher than 96% of Michigan ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 48042?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 48042 are 48044 (Macomb, 2.2 miles), 48315 (Utica, 4.2 miles), 48038 (Clinton Township, 4.3 miles) and 48051 (New Baltimore, 5.1 miles).