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ZIP Code 48081
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

ZIP code 48081 is in Saint Clair Shores, located in Macomb County, Michigan, within the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 20,496. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $54,231, and about 4% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
20,496
Census ZCTA
County
Macomb
FIPS 26099
Median income (est.)
$54,231
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
3.931 mi²
+ 1.332 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CitySaint Clair Shores, MI
CountyMacomb County (FIPS 26099)
StateMichigan (FIPS 26)
Metro Area (MSA)Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area (19820)
Census Region / DivisionMidwest Region · East North Central Division
Coordinates42.49467, -82.89504
Land / Water Area3.931 mi² land · 1.332 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 11,380 individual tax returns filed in 48081 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
25.5%
$25K–$50K
21.6%
$50K–$75K
17.1%
$75K–$100K
12.3%
$100K–$200K
19.4%
$200K+
4.0%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 21% of 48081's total adjusted gross income, from 4% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($54,231) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 48081's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$54,231
▲ 4.8%
Filers earning $200K+
4.0%
▲ 0.4 pt
Total filers
11,380
▲ 0.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/48081/soi?year=… $47K 2020 $52K 2021 $54K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 48081 ZCTA.

2000
22,323
 
2010
20,635
▼ -7.6%
2020
20,496
▼ -0.7%

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06USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number258980
City AliasesSaint Clair Shores, Saint Clair Shrs, St Clair Shores, St Clair Shrs, St Clr Shrs, St Clr Shores

07Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48081 in?

ZIP code 48081 is in Macomb County, Michigan (county FIPS code 26099).

What city is ZIP code 48081?

The primary USPS city for 48081 is Saint Clair Shores, MI.

What metro area (MSA) is 48081 in?

48081 is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area (MSA code 19820).

What is the population of ZIP code 48081?

The 2020 Census population of 48081 was 20,496 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 48081?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 48081 is about $54,231, with around 4% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.