PlainZIP

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
$60,742
Median income
$231,800
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Michigan average), while per-capita income is $28,931. The poverty rate stands at 20.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. The typical home here is valued at $231,800 (6% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,323 monthly, and 72.0% of units 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wayne County, letting you compare 48127 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 48127

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dearborn Heights, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48127.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 48127?

34.8

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

32.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 8.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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

$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

$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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

What does housing look like?

14,867

Total Housing Units

13,813

Occupied Units

1,054

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$231,800

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48127 ranks #3 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 48127 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 48127 ranks #6 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
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

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 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.

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