ZIP 48146 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Lincoln Park city, MI (48146)

Median Income

$57,183

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,546

Wealth inflow

Population

39,511

Unemployment

7.5%

3.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,546 for ZIP 48146 (Lincoln Park city, MI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.5%+104% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.1%-65% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

21.0%+79% vs US avg

551

Establishments

4,613

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction8.8%
Manufacturing20.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Retail trade13.9%
Transportation, utilities7.9%
Information0.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.9%
Professional, scientific, management9.2%
Education, health care, social15.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.9%
Other services5.5%
Public administration2.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 48146 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 8.2%, median income rose 3.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 23.1%.

Median Income

$57,183

-24% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate