PlainZIP

Dearborn Heights, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48125

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

21,273
2,028/sq mi
$60,195
Median income
$140,600
Median home value
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dearborn Heights pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,028
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48125 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48125 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dearborn Heights, Wayne County, Michigan, with 21,273 residents across 10.5 square miles, a density of 2,028 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48125 reports a modest median household income of $60,195 (18% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $30,146. The poverty rate stands at 24.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. On housing, the median home value is $140,600 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $1,339 per month, and 67.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wayne County, letting you compare 48125 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 48125

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dearborn Heights, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48125.

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 48125, Dearborn Heights, 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

21,273

Population

10.5

Area (sq mi)

2,028

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48125?

37.5

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 73.3%
African American 12.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$60,195

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$30,146

Per Capita Income

24.0%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48125 ranks nationally

Dearborn Heights, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,195 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,941

Total Housing Units

8,429

Occupied Units

512

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%

$140,600

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,339

Median Rent

1955

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

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

163

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+63%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48125 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +63% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.3% 107
2021 +12.7% 121
2022 +13.3% 137
2023 +7.0% 147
2024 +11.3% 163

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 264 business establishments in ZIP 48125, employing approximately 2,160 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,785,000.

264

Businesses

2,160

Employees

$83.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 53 20.1%
Transportation and warehousing 47 17.8%
Construction 27 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 26 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 24 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 20 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 5.3%
Finance and insurance 13 4.9%
Manufacturing 10 3.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 3.4%
Wholesale trade 8 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 48125 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 48125 ranks #8 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 48125 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 48125 ranks #7 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
48124 Dearborn, MI 31,732 1.7 mi
48128 Dearborn, MI 10,682 3.0 mi
48180 Taylor, MI 63,131 3.6 mi
48141 Inkster, MI 25,366 2.7 mi
48101 Allen Park, MI 28,200 3.1 mi
48127 Dearborn Heights, MI 36,501 4.2 mi
48122 Melvindale, MI 10,727 4.5 mi
48217 Detroit, MI 8,210 5.7 mi
48239 Redford, MI 35,524 6.8 mi
48146 Lincoln Park, MI 38,098 4.9 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 Heights, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48125 in? ▼
ZIP code 48125 (Dearborn Heights) 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 48125? ▼
ZIP code 48125 in Dearborn Heights, MI has a population of 21,273 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48125? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48125 is $60,195, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48125? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48125 is $140,600, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48125? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48125 is White at 73.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48125? ▼
ZIP code 48125 has 264 business establishments employing approximately 2,160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48125? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48125 are: Retail trade (53), Transportation and warehousing (47), Construction (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48125? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48125 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 63%. 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 48125? ▼
In ZIP code 48125, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 48125? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48125 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 48125? ▼
In ZIP code 48125, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48125? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48125 is 24.0% 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.