ZIP Code 48088
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Warren · Macomb County · Michigan
- Population
- 22,255
- Median income
- $81,601
- Median home value
- $219,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.5%
- Land area
- 11.5 sq mi
1,937/sq mi
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.3
Detroit
ZIP code 48088 in Warren, Michigan has a population of 22,255. The median household income is $81,601, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $219,700, 21% below the US average. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48088 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.5 square miles in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan. The area is home to 22,255 residents, producing a population density of 1,937 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48088 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48088 sits at $81,601 (11% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,039. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $219,700 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $1,172 per month, and 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48088 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, 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 48088 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48088
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$40,039
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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