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Lapeer city, MI

ZIP 48446 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Lapeer city, MI (48446)

Median Income
$66,382

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+1,205
Wealth inflow
Population
30,807
Unemployment
5.3%
1.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,205 for ZIP 48446 (Lapeer city, MI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
5.3%+44% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
2.5%-60% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.8%+18% vs US avg
x
770
Establishments
12,000
Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
  • Construction8.9%
  • Manufacturing23.5%
  • Wholesale trade3.4%
  • Retail trade11.3%
  • Transportation, utilities5.4%
  • Information0.7%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate3.7%
  • Professional, scientific, management8.4%
  • Education, health care, social19.3%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services6.9%
  • Other services5.0%
  • Public administration3.0%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$66,382
Unemployment5.3%
Establishments770
Employees12,000