PlainZIP

Dexter, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48130

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

14,420
90/sq mi
$129,254
Median income
$480,500
Median home value
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dexter pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
90
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48130 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48130 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dexter, Washtenaw County, Michigan, home to 14,420 residents across 161.1 square miles, a density of 90 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48130 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,254 (76% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $64,917. Poverty here runs at 2.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. Housing costs here run $480,500 for a typical home value (119% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,783 a month; 88.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washtenaw County, so you can benchmark 48130 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 48130

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dexter, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48130.

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 48130, Dexter, 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

14,420

Population

161.1

Area (sq mi)

90

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48130?

43.8

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$129,254

Median Household Income

+76% vs state

$64,917

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48130 ranks nationally

Dexter, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$129,254 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.6%

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

What does housing look like?

6,428

Total Housing Units

6,268

Occupied Units

160

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$480,500

Median Home Value

+119% vs state

$1,783

Median Rent

1994

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

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48130 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 139
2021 +7.0% 149
2022 +8.7% 162
2023 +5.1% 170
2024 +7.9% 183

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 391 business establishments in ZIP 48130, employing approximately 4,342 people with a combined annual payroll of $255,984,000.

391

Businesses

4,342

Employees

$256.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 62 15.9%
Construction 47 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 40 10.2%
Manufacturing 37 9.5%
Retail trade 37 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 37 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 25 6.4%
Finance and insurance 15 3.8%
Wholesale trade 14 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.6%
Educational services 8 2.0%
Information 7 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.5%

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 48130 vs 48103 →

ZIP 48130 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 48130 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 48130 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 48130 ranks the highest of 6 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
48103 Ann Arbor, MI 53,057 7.2 mi
48169 Pinckney, MI 20,813 7.9 mi
48143 Lakeland, MI 32 7.8 mi
48189 Whitmore Lake, MI 13,632 7.2 mi
48118 Chelsea, MI 12,552 7.5 mi
48139 Hamburg, MI 206 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washtenaw County

48197 standard
Ypsilanti, MI
Pop: 61,132
48103 standard
Ann Arbor, MI
Pop: 53,057
48104 standard
Ann Arbor, MI
Pop: 38,315
48198 standard
Ypsilanti, MI
Pop: 38,186
48105 standard
Ann Arbor, MI
Pop: 33,905
48178 standard
South Lyon, MI
Pop: 29,320

Related Areas

Washtenaw County Dexter, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48130 in? ▼
ZIP code 48130 (Dexter) is located in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Washtenaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washtenaw-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48130? ▼
ZIP code 48130 in Dexter, MI has a population of 14,420 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48130? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48130 is $129,254, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48130? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48130 is $480,500, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48130? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48130 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48130? ▼
ZIP code 48130 has 391 business establishments employing approximately 4,342 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48130? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48130 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (62), Construction (47), Health care and social assistance (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48130? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48130 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 48130? ▼
In ZIP code 48130, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.6% 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 48130? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48130 is 24.2 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 48130? ▼
In ZIP code 48130, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48130? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48130 is 2.2% 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.