St. Clair Shores Michigan Map

About St. Clair Shores, Michigan

St. Clair Shores is a locality in Macomb County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 58,140. The population density is 1926.7 people per km². St. Clair Shores is located at 42.4970°N, 82.8888°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48081.

St. Clair Shores sprawls along the western edge of Lake St. Clair, a ribbon of shoreline where the scent of freshwater mingles with the exhaust of passing boats. The land itself, a generally flat expanse, rises subtly from the water's edge, its character defined by a network of canals that snake inland, transforming many homes into waterfront properties. Mature trees, their branches thick with the green of summer or starkly etched against the winter sky, line the streets, offering pockets of shade and a sense of established order. The air here, especially on a humid August afternoon, can feel thick and languid, carrying the distant hum of lawnmowers and the closer laughter of children playing. The history of St. Clair Shores is intrinsically tied to its proximity to the Great Lakes, a connection that has shaped its economy and character for generations. Originally a farming community, the allure of the water gradually transformed its landscape, ushering in an era of leisure and recreation that still defines the city. The construction of marinas and the development of lakeside parks became central to its identity, attracting families who sought the simple pleasures of boating and swimming. This shift is palpable in the architecture, a mix of older, sturdy homes and more modern dwellings designed to maximize lake views. The spirit of St. Clair Shores today is one of enduring connection to its watery heritage, a place where the rhythm of the seasons is often measured by the ebb and flow of activity on Lake St. Clair.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of St. Clair Shores, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.49698, -82.888805. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on St. Clair Shores and Macomb County.

Detailed location data for St. Clair Shores includes the ZIP code (48081), telephone area code (313), county seat of Macomb County (Mount Clemens), and school district assignment (Lake Shore Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct St. Clair Shores is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.