ZIP Code 48127
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Dearborn Heights · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 36,501
- Median income
- $60,742
- Median home value
- $231,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.7%
- Land area
- 19.9 sq mi
1,832/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.8
Detroit
ZIP code 48127 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan has a population of 36,501. The median household income is $60,742, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $231,800, 17% below the US average. 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48127 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.9 square miles in Dearborn Heights, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 36,501 residents, producing a population density of 1,832 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 48127 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48127 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $231,800 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,323 per month, and 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48127 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48127 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 48127
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$28,931
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48127 vs 48128 →
| 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 |
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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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