Belleville, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48111
Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,313
- 242/sq mi High-density area
- $76,595
- Median income Near-median income area
- $261,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Belleville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 242
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48111 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 48111 (Belleville, MI) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.0 in 2023 to 176.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48111 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belleville, Wayne County, Michigan, with 42,313 residents across 174.8 square miles, a density of 242 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48111 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,595 (4% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,748. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $261,500 (19% above the average Michigan ZIP), while 68.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,208.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48111 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 48111
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belleville, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48111.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
91 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
78 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 establishments
- Construction
Construction
56 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 48111, Belleville, 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
42,313
Population
174.8
Area (sq mi)
242
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48111?
41.0
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
5.9%
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?
$76,595
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$41,748
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48111 ranks nationally
Belleville, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$76,595 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
20,122housing units
20,122
Total Housing Units
18,697
Occupied Units
1,425
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$261,500
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,208
Median Rent
1982
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
+9.4%
YoY Change (2024)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48111 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 122 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 132 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 151 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 161 |
| 2024 | +9.4% | 176 |
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 673 business establishments in ZIP 48111, employing approximately 14,326 people with a combined annual payroll of $946,208,000.
673
Businesses
14,326
Employees
$946.2M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 91 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 78 | 11.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 68 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 63 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 56 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 56 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 4.2% |
| Information | 10 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 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 48111 vs 48188 →
ZIP 48111 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48197
Ypsilanti (48197)
61,132 residents
- 48111
Belleville (48111)
42,313 residents
- 48188
Canton (48188)
41,025 residents
- 48198
Ypsilanti (48198)
38,186 residents
- 48174
Romulus (48174)
31,515 residents
- 48184 17,643
Wayne (48184)
17,643 residents
- 48117 10,124
Carleton (48117)
10,124 residents
- 48164 9,175
New Boston (48164)
9,175 residents
- 48191 4,054
Willis (48191)
4,054 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48111 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48111 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48188
Canton (48188)
$122,781 median income
- 48164
New Boston (48164)
$107,827 median income
- 48191
Willis (48191)
$102,833 median income
- 48117
Carleton (48117)
$78,942 median income
- 48190
Whittaker (48190)
$76,875 median income
- 48111
Belleville (48111)
$76,595 median income
- 48197
Ypsilanti (48197)
$73,737 median income
- 48174
Romulus (48174)
$67,056 median income
- 48198
Ypsilanti (48198)
$63,326 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48111 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48188 | Canton, MI | 41,025 | 7.4 mi |
| 48191 | Willis, MI | 4,054 | 5.7 mi |
| 48164 | New Boston, MI | 9,175 | 6.1 mi |
| 48190 | Whittaker, MI | 107 | 6.4 mi |
| 48197 | Ypsilanti, MI | 61,132 | 7.4 mi |
| 48174 | Romulus, MI | 31,515 | 7.1 mi |
| 48242 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 7.2 mi |
| 48184 | Wayne, MI | 17,643 | 8.1 mi |
| 48198 | Ypsilanti, MI | 38,186 | 8.5 mi |
| 48117 | Carleton, MI | 10,124 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48111, 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 (42,313 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 48111 in?
ZIP code 48111 (Belleville) 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 48111?
ZIP code 48111 in Belleville, MI has a population of 42,313 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48111?
The median household income in ZIP 48111 is $76,595, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48111?
The median home value in ZIP 48111 is $261,500, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48111?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48111 is White at 67.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48111?
ZIP code 48111 has 673 business establishments employing approximately 14,326 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48111?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48111 are: Retail trade (91), Accommodation and food services (78), Transportation and warehousing (68). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48111?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48111 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 48111?
In ZIP code 48111, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 48111?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48111 is 25.5 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 48111?
In ZIP code 48111, approximately 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48111?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48111 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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