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Marine City, MI
City in St. Clair County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48039.
Population
4,028
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,868
ZIP codes
1
Marine City and its ZIP codes
Marine City at a glance
- Marine City is about 10 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,683, 7% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,800 (31% below Michigan) and median rent is $944 a month.
Local data for Marine City, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marine City, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,683
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$159,800
Median rent
$944/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
51.1
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,312), Irish Americans (654), Polish Americans (609).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Clair County. PPP loans are for Marine City.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,073
41,734 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,943
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.18B
FY 2026, $7,388 per person
How people get to work
Marine City, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marine City, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
536
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,248
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
34.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marine City, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Marine City
1 in or overlapping Marine City. Population shown
Cities near Marine City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlgonacCity | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Pearl BeachCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 4.8 |
| St. ClairCity | 8.3 mi | 2.9 |
| New BaltimoreCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| MarysvilleCity | 13 mi | 7.3 |
| RichmondCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| New HavenVillage | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| MemphisCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| Port HuronCity | 19 mi | 8.1 |
| Mount ClemensCity | 21 mi | 4.1 |
| ArmadaVillage | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| RubyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.8 |
| EmmettVillage | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| St. Clair ShoresCity | 25 mi | 11.7 |
| FraserCity | 26 mi | 4.1 |
| RomeoVillage | 27 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marine City, MI in?
- Marine City is in St. Clair County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Marine City, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Marine City include 48039.
- What is the population of Marine City, MI?
- About 4,028 people live in Marine City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marine City?
- Nearby places include Algonac (6.8 mi), Pearl Beach (7 mi), St. Clair (8.3 mi), New Baltimore (12 mi), Marysville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023