Dearborn, MI

Census ZIP code profile for Dearborn, MI — 4 ZIPs, total population 98,153. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Dearborn, MI is covered by 4 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 98,153 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Dearborn splits its residents across 4 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Dearborn, the median household income averages $72,745 and per-capita income averages $34,703. Poverty rate runs at 23.6% and unemployment at 5.5%. On housing, the average median home value is $225,200 with median rent of $1,380 per month, and 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 4 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Dearborn against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Dearborn as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

98,153

Population

$72,745

Median Income

$225,200

Median Home Value

33.8

Median Age

How much do residents of Dearborn earn?

Median Household Income
$72,745
Per Capita Income
$34,703
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Poverty Rate
23.6%

What does housing look like in Dearborn?

Median Home Value
$225,200
Median Rent
$1,380/mo
Owner Occupied
65.8%
Housing Units
39,394

Who lives in Dearborn?

Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
High School+
58.9%
Avg Commute
23 min
Foreign Born
28.8%

ZIP Codes in Dearborn, MI

Side-by-side: Compare 48126 vs 48124 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
48126 47,465 1,870 America/Detroit
48124 31,732 1,384 America/Detroit
48128 10,682 1,745 America/Detroit
48120 8,274 1,003 America/Detroit

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Dearborn, MI?
Dearborn, MI has 4 ZIP codes with a combined population of 98,153, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Dearborn?
The average median household income across Dearborn, MI ZIP codes is $72,745. The poverty rate is 23.6%.
What is the cost of living in Dearborn?
The average median home value in Dearborn, MI is $225,200. Median rent is $1,380/month. 65.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.