Zip code 48039: Marine City, Michigan

Q: What city is zip code 48039?

48039 is assigned to Marine City, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 48039 in?

48039 is in St. Clair County, Michigan.

Q: What is the population of 48039?

About 7,437 people live in 48039, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 48039?

The median household income in 48039 is $82,755.

Q: What zip codes are near 48039?

The closest zip codes to 48039 are 48001, 48054, 48023, 48064, 48028.

Residential delivery areaSt. Clair CountyEastern Time

Population

7,437

Median household income

$83K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$181K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$947/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

47.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

23 sq mi

323 people/sq mi

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

About 48039

48039 is a small-town zip code in Marine City, Michigan (St. Clair County), covering 23 sq mi of land. About 7,437 people live here, or 323 per square mile. The median resident is 47.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $82,755 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $181,300, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $947 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.8 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.

How 48039 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age47.6
92nd
U.S. 38.9 · MI 40.2288th of 962 in MI
Homeownership rate87%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MI 73.2%408th of 958 in MI
Residents 65 and older25%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · MI 18.6%254th of 962 in MI
Average commute31.8 min
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MI 24.2 min141st of 941 in MI
Veterans8.3%
80th
U.S. 6.2% · MI 5.8%284th of 962 in MI
Housing vacancy10.7%
74th
U.S. 10.1% · MI 11.8%484th of 958 in MI
Tech workers4.1%
69th
U.S. 3.8% · MI 3.1%130th of 961 in MI
Unemployment rate5.6%
62nd
U.S. 5.2% · MI 5.7%361st of 961 in MI
Per capita income$41,912
55th
U.S. $44,673 · MI $40,735278th of 962 in MI
Median household income$82,755
54th
U.S. $80,734 · MI $72,875254th of 952 in MI
Median earnings per worker$47,169
47th
U.S. $49,666 · MI $47,178351st of 960 in MI
Broadband access91.6%
45th
U.S. 91% · MI 90.5%308th of 958 in MI
Healthcare workers9%
43rd
U.S. 9.7% · MI 10.1%554th of 961 in MI
Government workers12.5%
40th
U.S. 14.5% · MI 11.6%399th of 961 in MI
Population density323/sq mi
27th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MI 178/sq mi316th of 962 in MI
Income inequality (Gini)0.406
25th
U.S. 0.483 · MI 0.465573rd of 958 in MI
Bachelor's degree or higher20.8%
23rd
U.S. 35.7% · MI 32.4%533rd of 961 in MI
Residents under 1818.8%
23rd
U.S. 22% · MI 21.2%614th of 962 in MI
Self-employed workers7.3%
23rd
U.S. 10% · MI 8.6%693rd of 961 in MI
Poverty rate6.5%
22nd
U.S. 12.5% · MI 13.2%750th of 959 in MI
Median home value$181,300
17th
U.S. $332,700 · MI $231,600519th of 946 in MI
Median gross rent$947
17th
U.S. $1,413 · MI $1,129462nd of 851 in MI
Rent-burdened renters39.9%
16th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MI 50.4%598th of 931 in MI
Work from home6.8%
15th
U.S. 15.1% · MI 13.5%724th of 961 in MI
Population7,437
12th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MI 10,077,761390th of 962 in MI
Uninsured rate2.7%
10th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MI 4.9%769th of 961 in MI
Foreign-born residents1.3%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · MI 7.2%617th of 962 in MI
Diversity index8.6
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · MI 45.3882nd of 962 in MI

Measure	48039	St. Clair	MI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MI
Median age	47.6	44.5	40.2	38.9	92nd	288th of 962
Homeownership rateStrength	87%	80.8%	73.2%	65.2%	92nd	408th of 958
Residents 65 and older	25%	20.4%	18.6%	17.2%	92nd	254th of 962
Average commuteWeakness	31.8 min	28.5 min	24.2 min	26.4 min	82nd	141st of 941
Veterans	8.3%	7.1%	5.8%	6.2%	80th	284th of 962
Housing vacancy	10.7%	6.8%	11.8%	10.1%	74th	484th of 958
Tech workers	4.1%	1.3%	3.1%	3.8%	69th	130th of 961
Unemployment rate	5.6%	5.7%	5.7%	5.2%	62nd	361st of 961
Per capita income	$41,912	$38,214	$40,735	$44,673	55th	278th of 962
Median household income	$82,755	$71,270	$72,875	$80,734	54th	254th of 952
Median earnings per worker	$47,169	$45,000	$47,178	$49,666	47th	351st of 960
Broadband access	91.6%	90.9%	90.5%	91%	45th	308th of 958
Healthcare workers	9%	11.1%	10.1%	9.7%	43rd	554th of 961
Government workers	12.5%	12.5%	11.6%	14.5%	40th	399th of 961
Population density	323/sq mi	222/sq mi	178/sq mi	95/sq mi	27th	316th of 962
Income inequality (Gini)	0.406	0.428	0.465	0.483	25th	573rd of 958
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.8%	20.3%	32.4%	35.7%	23rd	533rd of 961
Residents under 18	18.8%	20.3%	21.2%	22%	23rd	614th of 962
Self-employed workers	7.3%	9.2%	8.6%	10%	23rd	693rd of 961
Poverty rate	6.5%	11.3%	13.2%	12.5%	22nd	750th of 959
Median home value	$181,300	$224,600	$231,600	$332,700	17th	519th of 946
Median gross rent	$947	$1,029	$1,129	$1,413	17th	462nd of 851
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	39.9%	55.2%	50.4%	51.1%	16th	598th of 931
Work from home	6.8%	7.7%	13.5%	15.1%	15th	724th of 961
Population	7,437	160,221	10,077,761	334,922,499	12th	390th of 962
Uninsured rateStrength	2.7%	4.9%	4.9%	8.4%	10th	769th of 961
Foreign-born residents	1.3%	2%	7.2%	14.1%	8th	617th of 962
Diversity index	8.6	19.3	45.3	61.4	3rd	882nd of 962

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

25–34

11%

35–44

15%

45–54

15%

55–64

18%

65–74

75+

Median age

47.6

Under 18

18.8%

65 and over

25%

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black0%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other2%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

8.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

87.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 3,266
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 63.6%
Married couples: 52.9%
Living alone: 32.6%
Veterans (of adults): 8.3%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

Median household income

48039

$82,755

St. Clair Co.

$71,270

Michigan

$72,875

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$41,912

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

20.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.406

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

48039

$181,300

St. Clair Co.

$224,600

Michigan

$231,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

48039

$947

St. Clair Co.

$1,029

Michigan

$1,129

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,656
Owner-occupied: 87%
Vacant: 10.7%
Median year built: 1957
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 39.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 30.7%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

22%

20–29

16%

30–44

17%

45–59

16%

60+

16%

Average commute

31.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

13%

Construction and repair

13%

Office and admin

12%

Healthcare

Management

Transportation and moving

Sales

Food service

Engineering and science

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

0.3%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

27%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Retail

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Other services

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Information

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.7%

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$47,169

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	48039	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,978	$74,888
Service	$32,500	$26,804
Sales and office	$43,542	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$60,229	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,401	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

36%

Some college

25%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.7%
Households with broadband: 91.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.6%
No internet access: 7.7%
Without health insurance: 2.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Marine City
State: Michigan
County: St. Clair County
Center point: 42.6929° N, 82.5465° W
Land area: 23 sq mi
Water area: 1.9 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Marine City9% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 48039

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
48001	Algonac, MI	4.1 mi	11,224	$69,160	$257,400
48054	East China, MI	5.4 mi	7,188	$83,241	$301,400
48023	Fair Haven, MI	5.8 mi	5,031	$70,469	$244,200
48064	Casco, MI	7.9 mi	4,180	$87,538	$303,200
48028	Harsens Island, MI	8.6 mi	1,272	$109,730	$390,800
48004	Anchorville, MI · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
48079	Saint Clair, MI	12 mi	12,711	$79,891	$293,000
48047	New Baltimore, MI	12 mi	40,302	$94,890	$321,700
48048	New Haven, MI	13 mi	11,349	$70,938	$188,700
48063	Columbus, MI	13 mi	4,206	$93,844	$323,200
48051	New Baltimore, MI	14 mi	17,922	$90,968	$266,300
48050	New Haven, MI	14 mi	1,338	$91,136	$337,600

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Questions about 48039

What city is zip code 48039?

48039 is assigned to Marine City, Michigan. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 48039 in?

48039 is in St. Clair County, Michigan.

What is the population of 48039?

About 7,437 people live in 48039, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 48039 in?

48039 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 48039?

The median household income in 48039 is $82,755.

What zip codes are near 48039?

The closest zip codes to 48039 are 48001, 48054, 48023, 48064, 48028.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 48039, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.