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Dearborn, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48126

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

47,465
1,870/sq mi
$42,140
Median income
$213,900
Median home value
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dearborn pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,870
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48126 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48126 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, with 47,465 residents across 25.4 square miles, a density of 1,870 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48126 reports a modest median household income of $42,140 (43% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $19,982. Local economic indicators show a 34.0% poverty rate alongside 8.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $213,900 (3% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,315 monthly, and 56.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 48126, plus 6 more within Wayne County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 48126

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dearborn, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48126.

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 48126, 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

47,465

Population

25.4

Area (sq mi)

1,870

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48126?

28.9

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

43.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

How ZIP 48126 ranks nationally

Dearborn, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,140 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%

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

Owner 56.6%
Renter 43.4%

$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

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ZIP 48126 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 48126 ranks #2 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 48126 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 48126 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
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

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
48219 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 46,931
48227 standard
Detroit, MI
Pop: 45,380

Related Areas

Wayne County Dearborn, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48126 in? ▼
ZIP code 48126 (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 48126? ▼
ZIP code 48126 in Dearborn, MI has a population of 47,465 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48126? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48126 is $42,140, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48126? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48126 is $213,900, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48126? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48126 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48126? ▼
ZIP code 48126 has 1,939 business establishments employing approximately 31,248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48126? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48126 are: Retail trade (375), Transportation and warehousing (324), Health care and social assistance (191). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48126? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48126 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 48126? ▼
In ZIP code 48126, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 48126? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48126 is 19.7 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 48126? ▼
In ZIP code 48126, approximately 56.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48126? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48126 is 34.0% 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.