PlainZIP

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
$81,796
Median income
$204,200
Median home value
40.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $40,969. Local economic indicators show a 10.9% poverty rate alongside 6.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $204,200 (7% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,315 monthly, and 81.9% of units 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. To put 48124 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 48124

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dearborn, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48124.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48124?

38.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

11.6%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 6.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$81,796

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.2%

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

What does housing look like?

14,611

Total Housing Units

13,894

Occupied Units

717

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$204,200

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48124 ranks #5 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 48124 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 48124 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

48180 standard
Taylor, MI
Pop: 63,131
48228 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 52,130
48187 standard
Canton, MI
Pop: 49,148
48185 standard
Westland, MI
Pop: 47,618
48126 standard
Dearborn, MI
Pop: 47,465
48219 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 46,931

Related Areas

Wayne County Dearborn, MI Michigan

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.