ZIP Code 48120
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Dearborn · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 8,274
- Median income
- $66,006
- Median home value
- $224,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.9%
- Land area
- 8.3 sq mi
1,003/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 32
Detroit
ZIP code 48120 in Dearborn, Michigan has a population of 8,274. The median household income is $66,006, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $224,000, 19% below the US average. 34.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48120 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.3 square miles in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 8,274 residents, producing a population density of 1,003 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 48120 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48120 sits at $66,006 (10% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,540. The poverty rate stands at 34.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $224,000 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,355 per month, and 39.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48120 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, 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 48120 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 48120
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48120.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
84 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Retail trade 33
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 23
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 21
Other services (except public administration)
21 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 48120, Dearborn, 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
8,274
Population
8.3
Area (sq mi)
1,003
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48120?
32.0
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
38.8%
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?
$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
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?
2,914
Total Housing Units
2,673
Occupied Units
241
Vacant Units
3.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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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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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