PlainZIP

Warren, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48089

Macomb County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

31,978
1,553/sq mi
$52,366
Median income
$122,100
Median home value
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Warren pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,553
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48089 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48089 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan, with 31,978 residents across 20.6 square miles, a density of 1,553 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48089 reports a modest median household income of $52,366 (29% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $27,806. Local economic indicators show a 21.8% poverty rate alongside 12.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $122,100 (44% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,237 monthly, and 56.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48089, 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 48089

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warren, MI

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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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

How ZIP 48089 ranks nationally

Warren, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,366 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 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)

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

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ZIP 48089 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 48089 ranks #5 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 48089 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 48089 ranks #7 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
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

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 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.

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