ZIP Code 48089

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Source:

Warren · Macomb County · Michigan

Population
31,978

1,553/sq mi

Median income
$52,366

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$122,100

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.8%

Median age 34.9

Land area
20.6 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48089 in Warren, Michigan has a population of 31,978. The median household income is $52,366, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $122,100, 56% below the US average. 11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48089 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.6 square miles in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan. The area is home to 31,978 residents, producing a population density of 1,553 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 48089 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48089 sits at $52,366 (29% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $27,806. The poverty rate stands at 21.8% and the unemployment rate at 12.7%. On housing, the median home value is $122,100 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $1,237 per month, and 56.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48089 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macomb County, so you can benchmark 48089 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 48089

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48089.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48089, 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

31,978

Population

20.6

Area (sq mi)

1,553

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48089?

34.9

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 53.1%
African American 31.9%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$52,366

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$27,806

Per Capita Income

21.8%

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%

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

What does housing look like?

13,631

Total Housing Units

12,525

Occupied Units

1,106

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.6%
Renter 43.4%

$122,100

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$1,237

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

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

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

163

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+63%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48089 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +63% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.9% 107
2021 +15.3% 124
2022 +12.5% 139
2023 +9.5% 153
2024 +6.8% 163

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 732 business establishments in ZIP 48089, employing approximately 16,743 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,050,622,000.

732

Businesses

16,743

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 135 18.4%
Retail trade 121 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 88 12.0%
Wholesale trade 80 10.9%
Construction 76 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 54 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 43 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 40 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 3.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 2.2%
Finance and insurance 8 1.1%
Information 3 0.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%
Educational services 3 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.4%

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 48089 vs 48015 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48015 Center Line, MI 8,257 1.8 mi
48205 Detroit, MI 44,045 2.7 mi
48021 Eastpointe, MI 32,353 2.5 mi
48088 Warren, MI 22,255 3.2 mi
48093 Warren, MI 23,037 3.2 mi
48091 Warren, MI 31,106 3.2 mi
48397 Warren, MI 0 2.9 mi
48213 Detroit, MI 27,712 5.0 mi
48234 Detroit, MI 36,140 3.5 mi
48066 Roseville, MI 47,388 3.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48089 in?
ZIP code 48089 (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 48089?
ZIP code 48089 in Warren, MI has a population of 31,978 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48089?
The median household income in ZIP 48089 is $52,366, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48089?
The median home value in ZIP 48089 is $122,100, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48089?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48089 is White at 53.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48089?
ZIP code 48089 has 732 business establishments employing approximately 16,743 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48089?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48089 are: Manufacturing (135), Retail trade (121), Other services (except public administration) (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48089?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48089 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 63%. 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 48089?
In ZIP code 48089, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 48089?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48089 is 25.2 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 48089?
In ZIP code 48089, approximately 56.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48089?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48089 is 21.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Warren, 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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