PlainZIP

Dearborn, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48120

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

8,274
1,003/sq mi
$66,006
Median income
$224,000
Median home value
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dearborn pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
1,003
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48120 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48120 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, home to 8,274 residents across 8.3 square miles, a density of 1,003 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48120 reports a modest median household income of $66,006 (10% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,540. Local economic indicators show a 34.8% poverty rate alongside 5.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $224,000 for a typical home value (2% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,355 a month; 39.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 48120 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Wayne County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48120

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dearborn, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48120.

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 48120, Dearborn, 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

8,274

Population

8.3

Area (sq mi)

1,003

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 48120?

32.0

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

38.8%

Foreign-Born

White 72.0%
African American 5.3%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$66,006

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$34,540

Per Capita Income

34.8%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48120 ranks nationally

Dearborn, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,006 40th percentile higher than 40% 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 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,914

Total Housing Units

2,673

Occupied Units

241

Vacant Units

3.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.7%
Renter 60.3%

$224,000

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,355

Median Rent

1966

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

+19.7%

YoY Change (2022)

144

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+44%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48120 have increased 19.7% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +44% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +0.7% 97
2019 +8.9% 105
2020 +1.9% 107
2021 +12.0% 120
2022 +19.7% 144

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 302 business establishments in ZIP 48120, employing approximately 11,334 people with a combined annual payroll of $970,330,000.

302

Businesses

11,334

Employees

$970.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 84 27.8%
Health care and social assistance 36 11.9%
Retail trade 33 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 21 7.0%
Wholesale trade 20 6.6%
Manufacturing 15 5.0%
Accommodation and food services 15 5.0%
Construction 12 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.6%
Finance and insurance 8 2.6%
Information 4 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.0%

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 48120 vs 48126 →

ZIP 48120 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 48120 ranks #9 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 48120 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 48120 ranks #3 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
48126 Dearborn, MI 47,465 1.4 mi
48122 Melvindale, MI 10,727 1.9 mi
48217 Detroit, MI 8,210 2.2 mi
48209 Detroit, MI 32,262 2.9 mi
48146 Lincoln Park, MI 38,098 4.4 mi
48210 Detroit, MI 31,017 3.1 mi
48218 River Rouge, MI 7,903 3.3 mi
48124 Dearborn, MI 31,732 3.8 mi
48101 Allen Park, MI 28,200 3.8 mi
48229 Ecorse, MI 9,556 4.2 mi

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

Related Areas

Wayne County Dearborn, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48120 in? ▼
ZIP code 48120 (Dearborn) 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 48120? ▼
ZIP code 48120 in Dearborn, MI has a population of 8,274 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48120? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48120 is $66,006, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48120? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48120 is $224,000, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48120? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48120 is White at 72.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48120? ▼
ZIP code 48120 has 302 business establishments employing approximately 11,334 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48120? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48120 are: Transportation and warehousing (84), Health care and social assistance (36), Retail trade (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48120? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48120 increased by 19.7% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 44%. 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 48120? ▼
In ZIP code 48120, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 48120? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48120 is 24.4 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 48120? ▼
In ZIP code 48120, approximately 39.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48120? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48120 is 34.8% 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.