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Allen Park, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48101

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

28,200
1,550/sq mi
$81,655
Median income
$183,700
Median home value
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,550
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48101 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48101 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Allen Park, Wayne County, Michigan, with 28,200 residents across 18.2 square miles, a density of 1,550 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48101 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,655 (11% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,070. Poverty here runs at 6.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $183,700 (16% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,246 monthly, and 87.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48101, plus 6 more within Wayne 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 48101

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Allen Park, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48101.

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 48101, Allen Park, 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

28,200

Population

18.2

Area (sq mi)

1,550

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48101?

43.1

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 79.3%
African American 5.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

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?

$81,655

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$43,070

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48101 ranks nationally

Allen Park, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,655 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

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

What does housing look like?

12,374

Total Housing Units

11,791

Occupied Units

583

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$183,700

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,246

Median Rent

1955

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

158

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+58%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48101 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 111
2021 +11.9% 124
2022 +11.2% 138
2023 +8.7% 150
2024 +5.1% 158

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 593 business establishments in ZIP 48101, employing approximately 10,096 people with a combined annual payroll of $909,640,000.

593

Businesses

10,096

Employees

$909.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 114 19.2%
Health care and social assistance 83 14.0%
Accommodation and food services 81 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 62 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 47 7.9%
Construction 38 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 6.2%
Finance and insurance 28 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 23 3.9%
Manufacturing 13 2.2%
Information 11 1.9%
Wholesale trade 10 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.7%
Utilities 3 0.5%
Educational services 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

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ZIP 48101 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 48101 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 48101 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 48101 ranks #2 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
48146 Lincoln Park, MI 38,098 1.9 mi
48122 Melvindale, MI 10,727 2.2 mi
48195 Southgate, MI 30,047 3.8 mi
48125 Dearborn Heights, MI 21,273 3.1 mi
48217 Detroit, MI 8,210 3.2 mi
48124 Dearborn, MI 31,732 3.3 mi
48229 Ecorse, MI 9,556 3.5 mi
48120 Dearborn, MI 8,274 3.8 mi
48193 Riverview, MI 15,623 5.9 mi
48180 Taylor, MI 63,131 3.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

48180 standard
Taylor, MI
Pop: 63,131
48228 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 52,130
48187 standard
Canton, MI
Pop: 49,148
48185 standard
Westland, MI
Pop: 47,618
48126 standard
Dearborn, MI
Pop: 47,465
48219 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 46,931

Related Areas

Wayne County Allen Park, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48101 in? ▼
ZIP code 48101 (Allen Park) is located in Wayne County, Michigan. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48101? ▼
ZIP code 48101 in Allen Park, MI has a population of 28,200 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48101? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48101 is $81,655, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48101? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48101 is $183,700, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48101? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48101 is White at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48101? ▼
ZIP code 48101 has 593 business establishments employing approximately 10,096 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48101? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48101 are: Retail trade (114), Health care and social assistance (83), Accommodation and food services (81). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48101? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48101 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. 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 48101? ▼
In ZIP code 48101, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 48101? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48101 is 23.8 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 48101? ▼
In ZIP code 48101, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48101? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48101 is 6.9% 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.