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Fraser, MI
City in Macomb County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48026.
Population
14,583
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,521
ZIP codes
1
Fraser and its ZIP codes
Fraser at a glance
- Fraser is about 20 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 77th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $64,354 a year, 12% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,900 (7% below Michigan) and median rent is $843 a month.
Local data for Fraser, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fraser, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,354
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$215,900
Median rent
$843/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,721), Polish Americans (2,400), Italian Americans (1,726).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macomb County. PPP loans are for Fraser.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,038
331,515 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,760
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.66B
FY 2026, $8,695 per person
PPP loans
$82.97M
586 loans, 8,286 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fraser, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fraser, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
785
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,360
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
35.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fraser, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
ZIP codes in Fraser
1 in or overlapping Fraser. Population shown
Cities near Fraser
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RosevilleCity | 2.1 mi | 9.8 |
| St. Clair ShoresCity | 3.9 mi | 11.7 |
| WarrenCity | 5 mi | 34.4 |
| Sterling HeightsCity | 5.1 mi | 36.4 |
| EastpointeCity | 5.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Mount ClemensCity | 5.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Center LineCity | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| UticaCity | 7 mi | 1.8 |
| Harper WoodsCity | 7.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Grosse Pointe WoodsCity | 7.6 mi | 3.2 |
| Village of Grosse Pointe ShoresCity | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Madison HeightsCity | 8.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Hazel ParkCity | 9.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Grosse Pointe FarmsCity | 9.6 mi | 2.7 |
| ClawsonCity | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| Grosse PointeCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fraser, MI in?
- Fraser is in Macomb County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Fraser, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fraser include 48026.
- What is the population of Fraser, MI?
- About 14,583 people live in Fraser, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fraser?
- Nearby places include Roseville (2.1 mi), St. Clair Shores (3.9 mi), Warren (5 mi), Sterling Heights (5.1 mi), Eastpointe (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023