ZIP Code 48126
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Dearborn · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 47,465
- Median income
- $42,140
- Median home value
- $213,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.5%
- Land area
- 25.4 sq mi
1,870/sq mi
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
Median age 28.9
Detroit
ZIP code 48126 in Dearborn, Michigan has a population of 47,465. The median household income is $42,140, which is 45% below the national average. Median home value is $213,900, 23% below the US average. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48126 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.4 square miles in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 47,465 residents, producing a population density of 1,870 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 48126 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48126 sits at $42,140 (43% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $19,982. The poverty rate stands at 34.0% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. On housing, the median home value is $213,900 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,315 per month, and 56.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48126 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48126 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 48126
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48126.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
375 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
324 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
191 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
174 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
171 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 48126, 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
47,465
Population
25.4
Area (sq mi)
1,870
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48126?
28.9
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
43.6%
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?
$42,140
Median Household Income
-43% vs state
$19,982
Per Capita Income
34.0%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 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?
17,316
Total Housing Units
15,706
Occupied Units
1,610
Vacant Units
3.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$213,900
Median Home Value
-3% vs state
$1,315
Median Rent
1950
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48126 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 123 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 140 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 163 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 176 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 190 |
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 1,939 business establishments in ZIP 48126, employing approximately 31,248 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,602,918,000.
1,939
Businesses
31,248
Employees
$2.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 375 | 19.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 324 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 191 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 174 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 171 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 170 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 125 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 91 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 89 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 57 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 57 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 55 | 2.8% |
| Information | 35 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 0.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.3% |
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 48126 vs 48120 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48120 | Dearborn, MI | 8,274 | 1.4 mi |
| 48122 | Melvindale, MI | 10,727 | 3.1 mi |
| 48228 | Detroit, MI | 52,130 | 2.7 mi |
| 48210 | Detroit, MI | 31,017 | 2.9 mi |
| 48227 | Detroit, MI | 45,380 | 4.3 mi |
| 48217 | Detroit, MI | 8,210 | 3.6 mi |
| 48204 | Detroit, MI | 27,997 | 3.5 mi |
| 48128 | Dearborn, MI | 10,682 | 3.9 mi |
| 48146 | Lincoln Park, MI | 38,098 | 5.7 mi |
| 48209 | Detroit, MI | 32,262 | 3.7 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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