Dearborn Heights, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48127
Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,501
- 1,832/sq mi High-density area
- $60,742
- Median income Below-median income area
- $231,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dearborn Heights pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,832
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48127 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 48127 (Dearborn Heights, MI) rose +13.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 172.0 in 2023 to 195.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48127 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dearborn Heights, Wayne County, Michigan, with 36,501 residents across 19.9 square miles, a density of 1,832 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48127 reports a modest median household income of $60,742 (17% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,931. The poverty rate is 20.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $231,800 (6% above the average Michigan ZIP) and median rent is $1,323; 72.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, 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 48127 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 48127
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dearborn Heights, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48127.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
191 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
161 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
120 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
111 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
99 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 48127, 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
36,501
Population
19.9
Area (sq mi)
1,832
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48127?
34.8
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
32.0%
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?
$60,742
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$28,931
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48127 ranks nationally
Dearborn Heights, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$60,742 30th percentile higher than 30% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
14,867housing units
14,867
Total Housing Units
13,813
Occupied Units
1,054
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$231,800
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,323
Median Rent
1959
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
+13.5%
YoY Change (2024)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48127 have increased 13.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 126 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 141 |
| 2022 | +16.7% | 165 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 172 |
| 2024 | +13.5% | 195 |
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 1,039 business establishments in ZIP 48127, employing approximately 6,180 people with a combined annual payroll of $207,345,000.
1,039
Businesses
6,180
Employees
$207.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 191 | 18.4% |
| Retail trade | 161 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 120 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 111 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 99 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 87 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 80 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 43 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 1.4% |
| Information | 12 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 0.9% |
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 48127 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48228
Detroit (48228)
52,130 residents
- 48185
Westland (48185)
47,618 residents
- 48127
Dearborn Heights (48127)
36,501 residents
- 48239
Redford (48239)
35,524 residents
- 48124
Dearborn (48124)
31,732 residents
- 48135
Garden City (48135)
27,665 residents
- 48141
Inkster (48141)
25,366 residents
- 48223
Detroit (48223)
25,336 residents
- 48125
Dearborn Heights (48125)
21,273 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48127 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48127 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
- 48239
Redford (48239)
$71,151 median income
- 48135
Garden City (48135)
$67,294 median income
- 48185
Westland (48185)
$60,854 median income
- 48127
Dearborn Heights (48127)
$60,742 median income
- 48240
Redford (48240)
$60,390 median income
- 48125
Dearborn Heights (48125)
$60,195 median income
- 48223
Detroit (48223)
$44,512 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48127 ranks #6 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 |
| 48239 | Redford, MI | 35,524 | 2.7 mi |
| 48135 | Garden City, MI | 27,665 | 3.1 mi |
| 48124 | Dearborn, MI | 31,732 | 3.2 mi |
| 48141 | Inkster, MI | 25,366 | 3.4 mi |
| 48125 | Dearborn Heights, MI | 21,273 | 4.2 mi |
| 48228 | Detroit, MI | 52,130 | 3.6 mi |
| 48223 | Detroit, MI | 25,336 | 4.3 mi |
| 48185 | Westland, MI | 47,618 | 5.2 mi |
| 48240 | Redford, MI | 17,722 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48127, 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 (36,501 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 48127 in?
ZIP code 48127 (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 48127?
ZIP code 48127 in Dearborn Heights, MI has a population of 36,501 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48127?
The median household income in ZIP 48127 is $60,742, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48127?
The median home value in ZIP 48127 is $231,800, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48127?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48127 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48127?
ZIP code 48127 has 1,039 business establishments employing approximately 6,180 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48127?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48127 are: Transportation and warehousing (191), Retail trade (161), Health care and social assistance (120). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48127?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48127 increased by 13.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 48127?
In ZIP code 48127, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 48127?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48127 is 23.1 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 48127?
In ZIP code 48127, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48127?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48127 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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