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Warren, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48092

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

25,680
1,210/sq mi
$73,808
Median income
$220,400
Median home value
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Warren pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,210
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48092 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48092 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan, with 25,680 residents across 21.2 square miles, a density of 1,210 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48092 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,808 (1% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,546. Poverty here runs at 9.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.5%. The typical home here is valued at $220,400 (0% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,197 monthly, and 77.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Macomb County, so you can benchmark 48092 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 48092

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warren, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48092.

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 48092, 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

25,680

Population

21.2

Area (sq mi)

1,210

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48092?

40.6

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

21.6%

Foreign-Born

White 62.0%
African American 14.7%
Asian 18.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$73,808

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$35,546

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48092 ranks nationally

Warren, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,808 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%

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

What does housing look like?

11,164

Total Housing Units

10,832

Occupied Units

332

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$220,400

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$1,197

Median Rent

1967

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

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

179

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+79%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48092 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 120
2021 +14.5% 138
2022 +11.1% 153
2023 +8.2% 166
2024 +7.9% 179

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 723 business establishments in ZIP 48092, employing approximately 13,932 people with a combined annual payroll of $623,824,000.

723

Businesses

13,932

Employees

$623.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 122 16.9%
Retail trade 109 15.1%
Health care and social assistance 107 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 77 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing 61 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 6.6%
Wholesale trade 31 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 4.2%
Construction 24 3.3%
Manufacturing 24 3.3%
Finance and insurance 24 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 3.3%
Information 15 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 14 1.9%
Educational services 8 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.7%

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 48092 vs 48397 →

ZIP 48092 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 48092 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 48092 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 48092 ranks #4 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
48397 Warren, MI 0 1.6 mi
48093 Warren, MI 23,037 2.3 mi
48091 Warren, MI 31,106 3.2 mi
48071 Madison Heights, MI 29,694 2.3 mi
48310 Sterling Heights, MI 42,766 3.5 mi
48015 Center Line, MI 8,257 2.8 mi
48088 Warren, MI 22,255 3.9 mi
48030 Hazel Park, MI 16,422 4.1 mi
48312 Sterling Heights, MI 32,720 4.0 mi
48083 Troy, MI 22,507 4.2 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 48092 in? ▼
ZIP code 48092 (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 48092? ▼
ZIP code 48092 in Warren, MI has a population of 25,680 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48092? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48092 is $73,808, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48092? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48092 is $220,400, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48092? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48092 is White at 62.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48092? ▼
ZIP code 48092 has 723 business establishments employing approximately 13,932 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48092? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48092 are: Accommodation and food services (122), Retail trade (109), Health care and social assistance (107). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48092? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48092 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 48092? ▼
In ZIP code 48092, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% 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 48092? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48092 is 22.5 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 48092? ▼
In ZIP code 48092, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48092? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48092 is 9.7% 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.