48059 Zip Code Profile

48059 is a rural zip code in Fort Gratiot, Michigan. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $148,600) are fairly typical for the Detroit-Warren-Livonia metro area.

The average family income here is $68,356/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 48059 is $54,200.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48059 earn an average of $45,356/year. Women earn only $22,522/year.

7,470 people in 48059 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48059? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 23.9 minutes.

The median age here is 44. There are 7,262 men and 7,861 women. The median age for men is 43 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 7,914 people (out of the 15,123 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 6,640 homes, and 395 businesses every day. 86 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48059 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan!) and -82 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 604 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 15,123
• White Population: 14,639
• Black Population: 292
• Hispanic Population: 407
• Asian Population: 214
• Hawaiian Population: 9
• Indian Population: 140
• Male Population: 7,262
• Female Population: 7,861
• Median Age: 44
• Median Age of Males: 43
• Median Age of Females: 46

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• CSA Name: Detroit-Warren-Flint, MI
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Detroit-Warren-Livonia MI
• County: St. Clair
• City: Fort Gratiot
• Longitude: -82.5
• Latitude: 43.1
• Elevation: 605 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 810

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 7,228
• Drive alone: 6,336
• Carpool: 768
• Public transit: 27
• Ride bikes or walk: 86


• Average commute time: 23.9 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 282
•    5 - 9: 1,028
•    10 - 14: 1,217
•    15 - 19: 1,252
•    20 - 24: 1,141
•    25 - 29: 415
•    30 - 34: 634
•    35 - 39: 68
•    40 - 44: 116
•    45 - 59: 416
•    60 - 89: 462
•    90 plus: 197

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $148,600
• Average Annual Household Income: $49,547
• Businesses: 398
• Employees: 5,752
• Annual Payroll: $127,887,000
• Average Family Income: $68,356
• Median Family Income: $48,837
• Average Income for Men: $45,356
• Average Income for Women: $22,522

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 10
• Congressional District Land Area: 3549.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Candice S. Miller (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 147
• State FIPS Code: 26

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View all schools in Fort Gratiot

Primary Schools

Edison Elementary School

3559 Pollina Avenue

Fort Gratiot, MI 48059

(810) 984-6507

Keewahdin Elementary School

4801 Lakeshore Road

Fort Gratiot, MI 48059

(810) 984-6517

Lakeport Elementary School

3835 Franklin Street

Lakeport, MI 48059

(810) 984-6521

Middle Schools

Fort Gratiot Middle School

3985 Keewahdin Drive

Fort Gratiot, MI 48059

(810) 984-6544