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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
$81,601
Median income
$219,700
Median home value
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,039. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.0%. The typical home here is valued at $219,700 (0% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,172 monthly, and 86.8% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48088, plus 6 more within Macomb County, give a clearer read than the 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 48088

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warren, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48088.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48088?

40.3

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 71.9%
African American 13.1%
Asian 8.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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

$40,039

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48088 ranks nationally

Warren, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,601 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,524

Total Housing Units

9,415

Occupied Units

109

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.8%
Renter 13.2%

$219,700

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$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

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ZIP 48088 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 48088 ranks #8 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 48088 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 48088 ranks the highest 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
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

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 Warren, MI Michigan

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.

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