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Eastpointe, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48021

Macomb County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

32,353
2,435/sq mi
$62,325
Median income
$142,200
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Eastpointe pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,435
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48021 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48021 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eastpointe, Macomb County, Michigan, with 32,353 residents across 13.3 square miles, a density of 2,435 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48021 reports a modest median household income of $62,325 (15% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $29,022. Poverty here runs at 17.5%, with unemployment measured at 12.9%. Housing costs here run $142,200 for a typical home value (35% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,325 a month; 70.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macomb County, so you can benchmark 48021 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 48021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eastpointe, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48021.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48021, Eastpointe, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

32,353

Population

13.3

Area (sq mi)

2,435

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48021?

36.1

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 36.2%
African American 55.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$62,325

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$29,022

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

12.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48021 ranks nationally

Eastpointe, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,325 34th percentile higher than 34% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,037

Total Housing Units

13,251

Occupied Units

786

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$142,200

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$1,325

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

150

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+50%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48021 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +50% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.1% 96
2021 +20.3% 116
2022 +13.8% 132
2023 +4.3% 138
2024 +9.0% 150

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 455 business establishments in ZIP 48021, employing approximately 3,759 people with a combined annual payroll of $133,102,000.

455

Businesses

3,759

Employees

$133.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 100 22.0%
Other services (except public administration) 71 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 69 15.2%
Accommodation and food services 52 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 7.7%
Construction 30 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.3%
Finance and insurance 14 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.6%
Manufacturing 10 2.2%
Information 10 2.2%
Wholesale trade 7 1.5%
Educational services 5 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48021 vs 48225 →

ZIP 48021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48021 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48021 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48225 Harper Woods, MI 14,554 2.0 mi
48080 Saint Clair Shores, MI 22,494 2.4 mi
48066 Roseville, MI 47,388 2.9 mi
48089 Warren, MI 31,978 2.5 mi
48224 Detroit, MI 44,439 3.8 mi
48205 Detroit, MI 44,045 2.9 mi
48026 Fraser, MI 14,480 5.1 mi
48081 Saint Clair Shores, MI 20,635 3.2 mi
48088 Warren, MI 22,255 3.9 mi
48236 Grosse Pointe, MI 30,607 3.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Macomb County

48044 standard
Macomb, MI
Pop: 52,289
48066 standard
Roseville, MI
Pop: 47,388
48310 standard
Sterling Heights, MI
Pop: 42,766
48038 standard
Clinton Township, MI
Pop: 41,057
48047 standard
New Baltimore, MI
Pop: 39,415
48035 standard
Clinton Township, MI
Pop: 34,788

Related Areas

Macomb County Eastpointe, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48021 in? ▼
ZIP code 48021 (Eastpointe) is located in Macomb County, Michigan. Macomb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macomb-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48021? ▼
ZIP code 48021 in Eastpointe, MI has a population of 32,353 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48021? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48021 is $62,325, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48021? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48021 is $142,200, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48021? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48021 is African American at 55.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48021? ▼
ZIP code 48021 has 455 business establishments employing approximately 3,759 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48021? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48021 are: Retail trade (100), Other services (except public administration) (71), Health care and social assistance (69). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48021? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48021 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 50%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48021? ▼
In ZIP code 48021, 46.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48021? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48021 is 26.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48021? ▼
In ZIP code 48021, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48021? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48021 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.