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Utica, MI

City in Macomb County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48317.

Population

5,180

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

2,944

ZIP codes

1

Utica and its ZIP codes

Full map

Utica at a glance

  • Utica is about 17 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $58,718, 19% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,100 and median rent is $1,131 a month.

Local data for Utica, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Utica, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$58,718

Poverty rate

7.5%

Median home value

$231,100

Median rent

$1,131/mo

Homeownership

59.1%

Bachelor's or higher

32.0%

Median age

45.3

Average commute

23.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,089), Polish Americans (680), Irish Americans (559).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macomb County. PPP loans are for Utica.

Details

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

$7.7B

FY 2026, $8,695 per person

Macomb County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Utica, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.8%
  • Carpooled6.3%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked2.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
  • Worked from home10.9%

Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Utica, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Utica, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.4%

U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts

Diabetes

10.9%

U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts

Smoking

14.7%

U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.3%

U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts

ZIP codes in Utica

1 in or overlapping Utica. Population shown

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Cities near Utica

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Sterling HeightsCity3.2 mi36.4
RochesterCity6.7 mi3.8
FraserCity7 mi4.1
Rochester HillsCity7.3 mi32.8
TroyCity7.3 mi33.4
Mount ClemensCity7.5 mi4.1
ClawsonCity8.9 mi2.2
RosevilleCity9 mi9.8
WarrenCity9.3 mi34.4
Madison HeightsCity9.3 mi7.1
Center LineCity10 mi1.8
Royal OakCity11 mi11.8
St. Clair ShoresCity11 mi11.7
Auburn HillsCity11 mi16.6
BirminghamCity11 mi4.8
EastpointeCity12 mi5.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Utica, MI in?
Utica is in Macomb County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Utica, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Utica include 48317.
What is the population of Utica, MI?
About 5,180 people live in Utica, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Utica?
Nearby places include Sterling Heights (3.2 mi), Rochester (6.7 mi), Fraser (7 mi), Rochester Hills (7.3 mi), Troy (7.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023