Dearborn, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48124
Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,732
- 1,384/sq mi High-density area
- $81,796
- Median income Near-median income area
- $204,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 40.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dearborn pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,384
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48124 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 48124 (Dearborn, MI) rose +13.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 149.8 in 2023 to 169.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48124 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, with 31,732 residents across 22.9 square miles, a density of 1,384 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48124 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,796 (12% above the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,969. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $204,200 (7% below the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,315; 81.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48124 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 48124
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dearborn, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48124.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
274 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
127 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
127 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
118 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 90
Other services (except public administration)
90 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 48124, 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
31,732
Population
22.9
Area (sq mi)
1,384
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48124?
38.6
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
11.6%
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?
$81,796
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$40,969
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48124 ranks nationally
Dearborn, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$81,796 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
14,611housing units
14,611
Total Housing Units
13,894
Occupied Units
717
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$204,200
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,315
Median Rent
1953
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
+13.1%
YoY Change (2024)
169
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+69%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48124 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 111 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 125 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 143 |
| 2023 | +4.6% | 150 |
| 2024 | +13.1% | 169 |
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 1,073 business establishments in ZIP 48124, employing approximately 23,485 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,056,877,000.
1,073
Businesses
23,485
Employees
$2.1B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 274 | 25.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 127 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 127 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 118 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 64 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 60 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 20 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.3% |
| Information | 13 | 1.2% |
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 48124 vs 48128 →
ZIP 48124 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48180
Taylor (48180)
63,131 residents
- 48228
Detroit (48228)
52,130 residents
- 48126
Dearborn (48126)
47,465 residents
- 48127
Dearborn Heights (48127)
36,501 residents
- 48124
Dearborn (48124)
31,732 residents
- 48101
Allen Park (48101)
28,200 residents
- 48141
Inkster (48141)
25,366 residents
- 48125 21,273
Dearborn Heights (48125)
21,273 residents
- 48122 10,727
Melvindale (48122)
10,727 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48124 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48124 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48128
Dearborn (48128)
$101,037 median income
- 48124
Dearborn (48124)
$81,796 median income
- 48101
Allen Park (48101)
$81,655 median income
- 48120
Dearborn (48120)
$66,006 median income
- 48180
Taylor (48180)
$61,081 median income
- 48127
Dearborn Heights (48127)
$60,742 median income
- 48125
Dearborn Heights (48125)
$60,195 median income
- 48122
Melvindale (48122)
$42,185 median income
- 48126
Dearborn (48126)
$42,140 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48124 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48128 | Dearborn, MI | 10,682 | 1.6 mi |
| 48125 | Dearborn Heights, MI | 21,273 | 1.7 mi |
| 48141 | Inkster, MI | 25,366 | 3.5 mi |
| 48127 | Dearborn Heights, MI | 36,501 | 3.2 mi |
| 48101 | Allen Park, MI | 28,200 | 3.3 mi |
| 48120 | Dearborn, MI | 8,274 | 3.8 mi |
| 48122 | Melvindale, MI | 10,727 | 3.8 mi |
| 48228 | Detroit, MI | 52,130 | 4.2 mi |
| 48126 | Dearborn, MI | 47,465 | 3.8 mi |
| 48180 | Taylor, MI | 63,131 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48124, 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 (31,732 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 48124 in?
ZIP code 48124 (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 48124?
ZIP code 48124 in Dearborn, MI has a population of 31,732 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48124?
The median household income in ZIP 48124 is $81,796, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48124?
The median home value in ZIP 48124 is $204,200, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48124?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48124 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48124?
ZIP code 48124 has 1,073 business establishments employing approximately 23,485 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48124?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48124 are: Health care and social assistance (274), Professional, scientific, and technical services (127), Accommodation and food services (127). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48124?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48124 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. 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 48124?
In ZIP code 48124, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.2% 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 48124?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48124 is 23.3 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 48124?
In ZIP code 48124, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48124?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48124 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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