ZIP Code 48089
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Warren · Macomb County · Michigan
- Population
- 31,978
- Median income
- $52,366
- Median home value
- $122,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.8%
- Land area
- 20.6 sq mi
1,553/sq mi
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
▼ 56% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.9
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.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
135 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
121 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
88 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
80 establishments
- Construction
Construction
76 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48089?
34.9
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
5.5%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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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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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