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Mount Clemens, MI
City in Macomb County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48043.
Population
15,511
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,790
ZIP codes
1
Mount Clemens and its ZIP codes
Mount Clemens at a glance
- Mount Clemens is about 21 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 71st among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $52,310, 28% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,400 (23% below Michigan) and median rent is $847 a month.
Local data for Mount Clemens, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mount Clemens, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,310
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$179,400
Median rent
$847/mo
Homeownership
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,052), Polish Americans (1,788), Irish Americans (1,604).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macomb County. PPP loans are for Mount Clemens.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,038
331,515 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,760
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.7B
FY 2026, $8,695 per person
PPP loans
$60.8M
626 loans, 6,455 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mount Clemens, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Clemens, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mount Clemens, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Mount Clemens
1 in or overlapping Mount Clemens. Population shown
Cities near Mount Clemens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FraserCity | 5.4 mi | 4.1 |
| RosevilleCity | 6.9 mi | 9.8 |
| St. Clair ShoresCity | 7.1 mi | 11.7 |
| UticaCity | 7.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Sterling HeightsCity | 7.8 mi | 36.4 |
| New BaltimoreCity | 9.7 mi | 4.6 |
| EastpointeCity | 9.8 mi | 5.2 |
| New HavenVillage | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| WarrenCity | 10 mi | 34.4 |
| Center LineCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Village of Grosse Pointe ShoresCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Grosse Pointe WoodsCity | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| Harper WoodsCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| Madison HeightsCity | 13 mi | 7.1 |
| Grosse Pointe FarmsCity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| TroyCity | 14 mi | 33.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Clemens, MI in?
- Mount Clemens is in Macomb County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Mount Clemens, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mount Clemens include 48043.
- What is the population of Mount Clemens, MI?
- About 15,511 people live in Mount Clemens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Clemens?
- Nearby places include Fraser (5.4 mi), Roseville (6.9 mi), St. Clair Shores (7.1 mi), Utica (7.5 mi), Sterling Heights (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023