Zip code 48023: Fair Haven, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 48023?

48023 is assigned to Fair Haven, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 48023 in?

48023 is in St. Clair County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 48023?

About 5,031 people live in 48023, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 48023?

The median household income in 48023 is $70,469.

Q: What zip codes are near 48023?

The closest zip codes to 48023 are 48064, 48039, 48001, 48047, 48048.

Residential delivery areaSt. Clair CountyEastern Time

Population

5,031

Median household income

$70K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$244K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,266/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

17 sq mi

295 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 48023

48023 is a small-town zip code in Fair Haven, Michigan (St. Clair County), covering 17 sq mi of land. About 5,031 people live here, or 295 per square mile. The median resident is 43.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $70,469 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $244,200, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,266 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing.

How 48023 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters64.2%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%115th of 931 in MI
Self-employed workers13.5%
85th
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%188th of 961 in MI
Unemployment rate7.5%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%183rd of 961 in MI
Homeownership rate80.4%
79th
U.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%625th of 958 in MI
Median age43.2
78th
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2493rd of 962 in MI
Broadband access94.8%
74th
U.S. 91% · MI 90.5%121st of 958 in MI
Average commute29 min
69th
U.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min241st of 941 in MI
Housing vacancy8.4%
63rd
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%550th of 958 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.448
61st
U.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465252nd of 958 in MI
Poverty rate11.9%
55th
U.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%418th of 959 in MI
Per capita income$41,009
52nd
U.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735308th of 962 in MI
Residents 65 and older16.5%
50th
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%737th of 962 in MI
Veterans5.4%
44th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%683rd of 962 in MI
Median gross rent$1,266
41st
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129147th of 851 in MI
Healthcare workers8.7%
38th
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%596th of 961 in MI
Tech workers2.2%
37th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%375th of 961 in MI
Median household income$70,469
36th
U.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875448th of 952 in MI
Uninsured rate5.3%
36th
U.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%381st of 961 in MI
Residents under 1820.2%
33rd
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%495th of 962 in MI
Median home value$244,200
32nd
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600284th of 946 in MI
Work from home9.7%
32nd
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%488th of 961 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher22.1%
26th
U.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%483rd of 961 in MI
Population density295/sq mi
25th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi332nd of 962 in MI
Median earnings per worker$37,826
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178761st of 960 in MI
Diversity index19.4
12th
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3493rd of 962 in MI
Population5,031
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761480th of 962 in MI
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%646th of 962 in MI
Government workers4.4%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%931st of 961 in MI

Measure	48023	St. Clair	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	64.2%	55.2%	50.4%	51.1%	91st	115th of 931
Self-employed workers	13.5%	9.2%	8.6%	10%	85th	188th of 961
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.5%	5.7%	5.7%	5.2%	84th	183rd of 961
Homeownership rate	80.4%	80.8%	73.2%	65.2%	79th	625th of 958
Median age	43.2	44.5	40.2	38.9	78th	493rd of 962
Broadband access	94.8%	90.9%	90.5%	91%	74th	121st of 958
Average commute	29 min	28.5 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	69th	241st of 941
Housing vacancy	8.4%	6.8%	11.8%	10.1%	63rd	550th of 958
Income inequality (Gini)	0.448	0.428	0.465	0.483	61st	252nd of 958
Poverty rate	11.9%	11.3%	13.2%	12.5%	55th	418th of 959
Per capita income	$41,009	$38,214	$40,735	$44,673	52nd	308th of 962
Residents 65 and older	16.5%	20.4%	18.6%	17.2%	50th	737th of 962
Veterans	5.4%	7.1%	5.8%	6.2%	44th	683rd of 962
Median gross rent	$1,266	$1,029	$1,129	$1,413	41st	147th of 851
Healthcare workers	8.7%	11.1%	10.1%	9.7%	38th	596th of 961
Tech workers	2.2%	1.3%	3.1%	3.8%	37th	375th of 961
Median household income	$70,469	$71,270	$72,875	$80,734	36th	448th of 952
Uninsured rate	5.3%	4.9%	4.9%	8.4%	36th	381st of 961
Residents under 18	20.2%	20.3%	21.2%	22%	33rd	495th of 962
Median home value	$244,200	$224,600	$231,600	$332,700	32nd	284th of 946
Work from home	9.7%	7.7%	13.5%	15.1%	32nd	488th of 961
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.1%	20.3%	32.4%	35.7%	26th	483rd of 961
Population density	295/sq mi	222/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	25th	332nd of 962
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,826	$45,000	$47,178	$49,666	16th	761st of 960
Diversity index	19.4	19.3	45.3	61.4	12th	493rd of 962
Population	5,031	160,221	10,077,761	334,922,499	8th	480th of 962
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	2%	7.2%	14.1%	7th	646th of 962
Government workers	4.4%	12.5%	11.6%	14.5%	1st	931st of 961

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

13%

45–54

19%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.2

Under 18

20.2%

65 and over

16.5%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black3%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

19.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

91.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 2,094
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 64.4%
Married couples: 52.3%
Living alone: 29%
Veterans (of adults): 5.4%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

48023

$70,469

St. Clair Co.

$71,270

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$41,009

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

16.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.448

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

48023

$244,200

St. Clair Co.

$224,600

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

48023

$1,266

St. Clair Co.

$1,029

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,286
Owner-occupied: 80.4%
Vacant: 8.4%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 64.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 27.3%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

20%

20–29

16%

30–44

23%

45–59

17%

60+

Average commute

29 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

67.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

20%

Construction and repair

14%

Production

12%

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Food service

Office and admin

Sales

Business and finance

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Manufacturing

29%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Retail

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

0.9%

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$37,826

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

4.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	48023	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,347	$74,888
Service	$30,533	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,125	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$30,946	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,641	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

28%

Some college

25%

Associate's

17%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.8%
Households with broadband: 94.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 68.8%
No internet access: 2.9%
Without health insurance: 5.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Fair Haven
State: Michigan
County: St. Clair County
Center point: 42.7044° N, 82.6589° W
Land area: 17 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 48023

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
48064	Casco, MI	4.2 mi	4,180	$87,538	$303,200
48039	Marine City, MI	5.8 mi	7,437	$82,755	$181,300
48001	Algonac, MI	6 mi	11,224	$69,160	$257,400
48047	New Baltimore, MI	6.2 mi	40,302	$94,890	$321,700
48048	New Haven, MI	7.5 mi	11,349	$70,938	$188,700
48054	East China, MI	8 mi	7,188	$83,241	$301,400
48004	Anchorville, MI · PO box	8.3 mi	—	—	—
48051	New Baltimore, MI	8.6 mi	17,922	$90,968	$266,300
48028	Harsens Island, MI	8.8 mi	1,272	$109,730	$390,800
48050	New Haven, MI	9.2 mi	1,338	$91,136	$337,600
48063	Columbus, MI	11 mi	4,206	$93,844	$323,200
48045	Harrison Township, MI	11 mi	24,061	$80,366	$262,400

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Questions about 48023

What city is zip code 48023?

48023 is assigned to Fair Haven, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 48023 in?

48023 is in St. Clair County, Michigan.

What is the population of 48023?

About 5,031 people live in 48023, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 48023 in?

48023 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 48023?

The median household income in 48023 is $70,469.

What zip codes are near 48023?

The closest zip codes to 48023 are 48064, 48039, 48001, 48047, 48048.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48023, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.