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Lapeer, MI
City in Lapeer County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48446.
Population
9,082
Land area
7.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,236
ZIP codes
1
Lapeer and its ZIP codes
Lapeer at a glance
- Lapeer is about 6.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 109th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $52,716, 28% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,400 (23% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,002 a month.
Local data for Lapeer, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lapeer, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,716
Poverty rate
24.5%
Median home value
$178,400
Median rent
$1,002/mo
Homeownership
50.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,965), Irish Americans (972), Polish Americans (537).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lapeer County. PPP loans are for Lapeer.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,485
22,229 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,585
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$628M
FY 2026, $7,084 per person
PPP loans
$74.9M
697 loans, 9,553 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lapeer, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lapeer, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
471
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
31.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lapeer, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Lapeer
1 in or overlapping Lapeer. Population shown
Cities near Lapeer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MetamoraVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.8 |
| AtticaCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.8 |
| ColumbiavilleVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Barnes LakeCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Millers LakeCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.5 |
| DavisonCity | 9.9 mi | 2 |
| DrydenVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Imlay CityCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| GoodrichVillage | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| OtisvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Otter LakeVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| FostoriaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| OrtonvilleVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| North BranchVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| BurtonCity | 15 mi | 23.4 |
| LeonardVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lapeer, MI in?
- Lapeer is in Lapeer County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Lapeer, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lapeer include 48446.
- What is the population of Lapeer, MI?
- About 9,082 people live in Lapeer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lapeer?
- Nearby places include Metamora (7.1 mi), Attica (7.9 mi), Columbiaville (8.8 mi), Barnes Lake (9.7 mi), Millers Lake (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023