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 High-density area
- $62,325
- Median income Near-median income area
- $142,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48021 (Eastpointe, MI) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 137.5 in 2023 to 149.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,022. Unemployment is 12.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $142,200 (35% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,325; owner occupancy is 70.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macomb County, so 48021 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 35
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 48021?
36.1
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
3.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,037housing units
14,037
Total Housing Units
13,251
Occupied Units
786
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,200
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 48066
Roseville (48066)
47,388 residents
- 48224
Detroit (48224)
44,439 residents
- 48205
Detroit (48205)
44,045 residents
- 48021
Eastpointe (48021)
32,353 residents
- 48089
Warren (48089)
31,978 residents
- 48236
Grosse Pointe (48236)
30,607 residents
- 48080
Saint Clair Shores (48080)
22,494 residents
- 48088
Warren (48088)
22,255 residents
- 48081
Saint Clair Shores (48081)
20,635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48021 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48236
Grosse Pointe (48236)
$128,242 median income
- 48081
Saint Clair Shores (48081)
$82,009 median income
- 48088
Warren (48088)
$81,601 median income
- 48080
Saint Clair Shores (48080)
$66,986 median income
- 48026
Fraser (48026)
$64,354 median income
- 48021
Eastpointe (48021)
$62,325 median income
- 48066
Roseville (48066)
$62,182 median income
- 48225
Harper Woods (48225)
$61,750 median income
- 48089
Warren (48089)
$52,366 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48021, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (32,353 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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