ZIP Code 48101
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Allen Park · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 28,200
- Median income
- $81,655
- Median home value
- $183,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.0%
- Land area
- 18.2 sq mi
1,550/sq mi
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.1
Detroit
ZIP code 48101 in Allen Park, Michigan has a population of 28,200. The median household income is $81,655, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $183,700, 34% below the US average. 31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48101 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.2 square miles in Allen Park, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 28,200 residents, producing a population density of 1,550 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 48101 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48101 sits at $81,655 (11% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,070. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $183,700 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $1,246 per month, and 87.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48101 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48101 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 48101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48101.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
114 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
47 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 48101, Allen Park, 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
28,200
Population
18.2
Area (sq mi)
1,550
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48101?
43.1
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
6.1%
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?
$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
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?
12,374
Total Housing Units
11,791
Occupied Units
583
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48101 vs 48146 →
| 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 |
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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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