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Dearborn, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48128

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

10,682
1,745/sq mi
$101,037
Median income
$258,700
Median home value
53.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dearborn pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
1,745
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48128 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48128 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, home to 10,682 residents across 6.1 square miles, a density of 1,745 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48128 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,037 (38% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $43,319. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. Median home value sits at $258,700 (18% above the state average), median rent at $1,533 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.1%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 48128 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Wayne County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 48128

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dearborn, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48128.

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 48128, 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

10,682

Population

6.1

Area (sq mi)

1,745

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48128?

35.5

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

21.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$101,037

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$43,319

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48128 ranks nationally

Dearborn, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,037 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,553

Total Housing Units

4,422

Occupied Units

131

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$258,700

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,533

Median Rent

1949

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48128 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 120
2021 +13.9% 137
2022 +16.0% 158
2023 +6.8% 169
2024 +6.9% 181

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 250 business establishments in ZIP 48128, employing approximately 1,565 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,919,000.

250

Businesses

1,565

Employees

$58.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 41 16.4%
Retail trade 31 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 30 12.0%
Transportation and warehousing 29 11.6%
Construction 26 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 18 7.2%
Wholesale trade 13 5.2%
Finance and insurance 11 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.2%
Information 4 1.6%
Manufacturing 3 1.2%

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 48128 vs 48124 →

ZIP 48128 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 48128 ranks #0 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 48128 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 48128 ranks the highest 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
48124 Dearborn, MI 31,732 1.6 mi
48127 Dearborn Heights, MI 36,501 1.6 mi
48125 Dearborn Heights, MI 21,273 3.0 mi
48228 Detroit, MI 52,130 3.2 mi
48239 Redford, MI 35,524 4.0 mi
48126 Dearborn, MI 47,465 3.9 mi
48141 Inkster, MI 25,366 3.4 mi
48223 Detroit, MI 25,336 5.1 mi
48135 Garden City, MI 27,665 4.2 mi
48120 Dearborn, MI 8,274 4.5 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, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48128 in? ▼
ZIP code 48128 (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 48128? ▼
ZIP code 48128 in Dearborn, MI has a population of 10,682 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48128? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48128 is $101,037, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48128? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48128 is $258,700, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48128? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48128 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48128? ▼
ZIP code 48128 has 250 business establishments employing approximately 1,565 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48128? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48128 are: Health care and social assistance (41), Retail trade (31), Other services (except public administration) (30). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48128? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48128 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 48128? ▼
In ZIP code 48128, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.5% 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 48128? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48128 is 22.6 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 48128? ▼
In ZIP code 48128, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48128? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48128 is 14.7% 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.