The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48038 sells for about $289,933, or $192 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 15 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,280 a month.
ZIP 48038 — Clinton Township
The 48038 housing market remains competitive with low inventory and steady price appreciation. Demand is driven by families seeking suburban stability, though rising interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban housing options with access to regional employment centers and established school districts.
Median prices moved up 4.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 15 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
29% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 8.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 48038, Macomb County MI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by Chippewa Valley Schools, which maintains a stable reputation within the Macomb County educational landscape.
The area benefits from proximity to major Macomb County employment corridors and steady residential development in Clinton Township.
Property taxes are assessed by the local jurisdiction based on state-equalized values, with millage rates determined by local school districts and municipal services.
Residents primarily commute via the M-59 and I-94 corridors toward employment hubs in Sterling Heights and Detroit.
The area features access to local parks, community centers, and proximity to the Clinton River, with retail shopping concentrated along major arterial roads.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and consistent occupancy, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment communities.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors, with significant employment influence from nearby automotive industry facilities.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with major highway access provided by M-59 and I-94.
Ongoing residential infill and commercial redevelopment projects are common along the primary commercial corridors of Clinton Township.
The Macomb County Equalization Department oversees the assessment process, ensuring uniform property valuations across the county.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes, county-wide millages, and municipal service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard risk assessments for the Great Lakes area.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 48038.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- C.J. Barrymore's4.43.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Utica4.14.3 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Auburn Hills4.119.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.23.9 mi
- Red Oaks Waterpark4.49.4 mi
- Little Caesars Arena4.618.6 mi
- Comerica Park4.718.7 mi
- Ford Field4.618.6 mi
- Huntington Place4.519.5 mi
- Topgolf4.219.1 mi
- Stony Creek Metropark4.710.2 mi
- C.J. Barrymore's4.43.1 mi
- Emagine Royal Oak4.312.7 mi
- Lake St. Clair Metropark4.67.5 mi
- MJR Marketplace Cinema4.55.3 mi
- Detroit Institute of Arts4.817.7 mi
- Michigan Central4.819.9 mi
- Motown Museum4.717.8 mi
- Michigan Science Center4.417.7 mi
- Cranbrook House & Gardens4.815.7 mi
- Stony Creek Metropark4.710.2 mi
- Lake St. Clair Metropark4.67.5 mi
- Dodge Park4.73.7 mi
- Red Oaks Waterpark4.49.4 mi
- Ford House4.710.5 mi
- MacRay Harbor4.57.1 mi
- Safe Harbor Belle Maer4.67.4 mi
- Beacon Cove Marina4.25.5 mi
- Lambrecht Marina4.67 mi
- Cherry Creek Golf Club4.56.9 mi
- Sycamore Hills Golf Club MICHIGAN3.95.1 mi
- Sanctuary Lake Golf Course3.98.6 mi
- Fern Hill Golf Club4.11.1 mi
- Maple Lane Golf Club and Driving Range45.4 mi
- Somerset Collection4.612.7 mi
- Oakland Mall4.19.7 mi
- Meijer4.213 mi
- The Mall at Partridge Creek4.52 mi
- Meijer4.19.5 mi
- Windsor International Airport4.222.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational access and green space corridors.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.