ZIP Code 48134
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Flat Rock · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 21,408
- Median income
- $92,076
- Median home value
- $276,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.4%
- Land area
- 46.4 sq mi
461/sq mi
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.8
Detroit
ZIP code 48134 in Flat Rock, Michigan has a population of 21,408. The median household income is $92,076, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $276,100, 1% below the US average. 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48134 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.4 square miles in Flat Rock, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 21,408 residents, producing a population density of 461 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 48134 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48134 sits at $92,076 (26% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,927. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $276,100 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $1,088 per month, and 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48134 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48134 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 48134
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48134.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 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 48134, Flat Rock, 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
21,408
Population
46.4
Area (sq mi)
461
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48134?
40.8
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
2.1%
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?
$92,076
Median Household Income
+26% vs state
$41,927
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 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?
9,416
Total Housing Units
9,146
Occupied Units
270
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$276,100
Median Home Value
+26% vs state
$1,088
Median Rent
1995
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
+7.8%
YoY Change (2024)
162
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+62%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48134 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +62% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 119 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 130 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 144 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 150 |
| 2024 | +7.8% | 162 |
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 298 business establishments in ZIP 48134, employing approximately 5,914 people with a combined annual payroll of $368,438,000.
298
Businesses
5,914
Employees
$368.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 14.4% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 13.4% |
| Construction | 30 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.4% |
| Information | 6 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.7% |
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 48134 vs 48183 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48183 | Trenton, MI | 43,182 | 4.3 mi |
| 48173 | Rockwood, MI | 12,700 | 4.6 mi |
| 48179 | South Rockwood, MI | 3,274 | 5.4 mi |
| 48164 | New Boston, MI | 9,175 | 5.2 mi |
| 48166 | Newport, MI | 11,569 | 8.3 mi |
| 48180 | Taylor, MI | 63,131 | 8.3 mi |
| 48193 | Riverview, MI | 15,623 | 6.3 mi |
| 48174 | Romulus, MI | 31,515 | 7.7 mi |
| 48138 | Grosse Ile, MI | 10,371 | 7.3 mi |
| 48242 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 7.9 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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