ZIP Code 48091
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Warren · Macomb County · Michigan
- Population
- 31,106
- Median income
- $54,230
- Median home value
- $149,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.7%
- Land area
- 20.7 sq mi
1,504/sq mi
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.6
Detroit
ZIP code 48091 in Warren, Michigan has a population of 31,106. The median household income is $54,230, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $149,800, 46% below the US average. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48091 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.7 square miles in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan. The area is home to 31,106 residents, producing a population density of 1,504 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 48091 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48091 sits at $54,230 (26% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $27,903. The poverty rate stands at 17.2% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $149,800 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,290 per month, and 64.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48091 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macomb County, so you can benchmark 48091 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 48091
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48091.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
109 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
78 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 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 48091, 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
31,106
Population
20.7
Area (sq mi)
1,504
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48091?
36.6
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
16.1%
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?
$54,230
Median Household Income
-26% vs state
$27,903
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 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?
12,903
Total Housing Units
11,608
Occupied Units
1,295
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$149,800
Median Home Value
-32% vs state
$1,290
Median Rent
1964
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
166
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+66%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48091 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +66% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 111 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 128 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 148 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 157 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 166 |
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 605 business establishments in ZIP 48091, employing approximately 14,540 people with a combined annual payroll of $946,834,000.
605
Businesses
14,540
Employees
$946.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 109 | 18.0% |
| Manufacturing | 78 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 12.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 55 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 49 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 43 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 1.5% |
| Information | 3 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.5% |
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 48091 vs 48015 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48015 | Center Line, MI | 8,257 | 1.8 mi |
| 48397 | Warren, MI | 0 | 2.0 mi |
| 48030 | Hazel Park, MI | 16,422 | 2.1 mi |
| 48092 | Warren, MI | 25,680 | 3.2 mi |
| 48234 | Detroit, MI | 36,140 | 2.7 mi |
| 48212 | Hamtramck, MI | 39,038 | 4.1 mi |
| 48089 | Warren, MI | 31,978 | 3.2 mi |
| 48071 | Madison Heights, MI | 29,694 | 3.6 mi |
| 48220 | Ferndale, MI | 22,319 | 4.0 mi |
| 48093 | Warren, MI | 23,037 | 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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