Warren, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48088
Macomb County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,255
- 1,937/sq mi High-density area
- $81,601
- Median income Near-median income area
- $219,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Warren pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,937
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48088 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 48088 (Warren, MI) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 158.6 in 2023 to 173.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48088 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan, with 22,255 residents across 11.5 square miles, a density of 1,937 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48088 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,601 (11% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,039. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $219,700 (0% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,172; 86.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, 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 48088 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 48088
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warren, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48088.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
82 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 30
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 26
Transportation and warehousing
26 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 48088, Warren, 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
22,255
Population
11.5
Area (sq mi)
1,937
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48088?
40.3
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
11.2%
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?
$81,601
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$40,039
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48088 ranks among Michigan ZIPs
Warren, MI household income vs. every Michigan ZIP code
Median household income among 962 reporting Michigan ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$81,601 Top 28% higher than 72% of 962 Michigan ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,524housing units
9,524
Total Housing Units
9,415
Occupied Units
109
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,700
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,172
Median Rent
1966
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
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48088 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 120 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 136 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 154 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 159 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 173 |
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 331 business establishments in ZIP 48088, employing approximately 3,136 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,588,000.
331
Businesses
3,136
Employees
$141.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 82 | 24.8% |
| Construction | 45 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.9% |
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 48088 vs 48093 →
ZIP 48088 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
- 48205
Detroit (48205)
44,045 residents
- 48312
Sterling Heights (48312)
32,720 residents
- 48021
Eastpointe (48021)
32,353 residents
- 48089
Warren (48089)
31,978 residents
- 48092
Warren (48092)
25,680 residents
- 48093
Warren (48093)
23,037 residents
- 48088
Warren (48088)
22,255 residents
- 48026 14,480
Fraser (48026)
14,480 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48088 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48088 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48088
Warren (48088)
$81,601 median income
- 48092
Warren (48092)
$73,808 median income
- 48093
Warren (48093)
$68,218 median income
- 48312
Sterling Heights (48312)
$68,061 median income
- 48026
Fraser (48026)
$64,354 median income
- 48021
Eastpointe (48021)
$62,325 median income
- 48066
Roseville (48066)
$62,182 median income
- 48015
Center Line (48015)
$54,703 median income
- 48089
Warren (48089)
$52,366 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48088 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48093 | Warren, MI | 23,037 | 1.6 mi |
| 48066 | Roseville, MI | 47,388 | 2.4 mi |
| 48026 | Fraser, MI | 14,480 | 2.3 mi |
| 48089 | Warren, MI | 31,978 | 3.2 mi |
| 48312 | Sterling Heights, MI | 32,720 | 3.2 mi |
| 48092 | Warren, MI | 25,680 | 3.9 mi |
| 48397 | Warren, MI | 0 | 3.3 mi |
| 48015 | Center Line, MI | 8,257 | 3.3 mi |
| 48205 | Detroit, MI | 44,045 | 5.7 mi |
| 48021 | Eastpointe, MI | 32,353 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48088, 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 (22,255 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 48088 in?
ZIP code 48088 (Warren) 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 48088?
ZIP code 48088 in Warren, MI has a population of 22,255 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48088?
The median household income in ZIP 48088 is $81,601, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48088?
The median home value in ZIP 48088 is $219,700, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48088?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48088 is White at 71.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48088?
ZIP code 48088 has 331 business establishments employing approximately 3,136 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48088?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48088 are: Health care and social assistance (82), Construction (45), Retail trade (35). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48088?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48088 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 48088?
In ZIP code 48088, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 48088?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48088 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48088?
In ZIP code 48088, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48088?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48088 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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