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 High-density area
- $52,366
- Median income Below-median income area
- $122,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48089 (Warren, MI) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 152.5 in 2023 to 163.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,806. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $122,100 (44% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,237; owner occupancy is 56.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Macomb County, so 48089 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,631housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 48089 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48066
Roseville (48066)
47,388 residents
- 48205
Detroit (48205)
44,045 residents
- 48234
Detroit (48234)
36,140 residents
- 48021
Eastpointe (48021)
32,353 residents
- 48089
Warren (48089)
31,978 residents
- 48091
Warren (48091)
31,106 residents
- 48213
Detroit (48213)
27,712 residents
- 48093
Warren (48093)
23,037 residents
- 48088
Warren (48088)
22,255 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48089 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48089 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48088
Warren (48088)
$81,601 median income
- 48093
Warren (48093)
$68,218 median income
- 48021
Eastpointe (48021)
$62,325 median income
- 48066
Roseville (48066)
$62,182 median income
- 48015
Center Line (48015)
$54,703 median income
- 48091
Warren (48091)
$54,230 median income
- 48089
Warren (48089)
$52,366 median income
- 48205
Detroit (48205)
$38,966 median income
- 48234
Detroit (48234)
$35,322 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48089, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (31,978 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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