PlainZIP

Flat Rock, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48134

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

21,408
461/sq mi
$92,076
Median income
$276,100
Median home value
31.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
461
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48134 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48134 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Flat Rock, Wayne County, Michigan, with 21,408 residents across 46.4 square miles, a density of 461 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48134 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,076 (26% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $41,927. Local economic indicators show a 9.1% poverty rate alongside 7.1% unemployment. 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 48134

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flat Rock, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48134.

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 48134, Flat Rock, 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

21,408

Population

46.4

Area (sq mi)

461

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48134?

40.8

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 79.1%
African American 9.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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

How ZIP 48134 ranks nationally

Flat Rock, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,076 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.4%

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

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$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

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ZIP 48134 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 48134 ranks #4 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 48134 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 48134 ranks #4 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
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

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 Flat Rock, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48134 in? ▼
ZIP code 48134 (Flat Rock) 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 48134? ▼
ZIP code 48134 in Flat Rock, MI has a population of 21,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48134? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48134 is $92,076, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48134? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48134 is $276,100, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48134? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48134 is White at 79.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48134? ▼
ZIP code 48134 has 298 business establishments employing approximately 5,914 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48134? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48134 are: Other services (except public administration) (45), Accommodation and food services (43), Retail trade (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48134? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48134 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 62%. 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 48134? ▼
In ZIP code 48134, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% 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 48134? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48134 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48134? ▼
In ZIP code 48134, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48134? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48134 is 9.1% 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.