PlainZIP

Garden City, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48135

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

27,665
1,820/sq mi
$67,294
Median income
$168,800
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Garden City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,820
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48135 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48135 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Garden City, Wayne County, Michigan, with 27,665 residents across 15.2 square miles, a density of 1,820 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48135 reports a modest median household income of $67,294 (8% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $34,280. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. The typical home here is valued at $168,800 (23% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,150 monthly, and 79.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wayne County, letting you compare 48135 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 48135

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Garden City, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48135.

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 48135, Garden City, 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

27,665

Population

15.2

Area (sq mi)

1,820

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48135?

40.9

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 81.6%
African American 6.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$67,294

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$34,280

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48135 ranks nationally

Garden City, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,294 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

11,438

Total Housing Units

11,004

Occupied Units

434

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$168,800

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,150

Median Rent

1956

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

165

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+65%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48135 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 110
2021 +14.9% 126
2022 +13.9% 144
2023 +6.9% 154
2024 +7.3% 165

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 452 business establishments in ZIP 48135, employing approximately 4,138 people with a combined annual payroll of $179,418,000.

452

Businesses

4,138

Employees

$179.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 100 22.1%
Other services (except public administration) 73 16.1%
Health care and social assistance 66 14.6%
Accommodation and food services 58 12.8%
Construction 34 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.4%
Manufacturing 19 4.2%
Finance and insurance 16 3.5%
Wholesale trade 14 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 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 48135 vs 48185 →

ZIP 48135 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 48135 ranks #7 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 48135 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 48135 ranks #6 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
48185 Westland, MI 47,618 2.4 mi
48141 Inkster, MI 25,366 2.5 mi
48186 Westland, MI 36,506 2.7 mi
48127 Dearborn Heights, MI 36,501 3.1 mi
48150 Livonia, MI 27,127 3.4 mi
48128 Dearborn, MI 10,682 4.2 mi
48184 Wayne, MI 17,643 4.4 mi
48154 Livonia, MI 38,642 5.3 mi
48239 Redford, MI 35,524 4.6 mi
48124 Dearborn, MI 31,732 5.1 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 Garden City, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48135 in? ▼
ZIP code 48135 (Garden City) 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 48135? ▼
ZIP code 48135 in Garden City, MI has a population of 27,665 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48135? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48135 is $67,294, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48135? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48135 is $168,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48135? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48135 is White at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48135? ▼
ZIP code 48135 has 452 business establishments employing approximately 4,138 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48135? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48135 are: Retail trade (100), Other services (except public administration) (73), Health care and social assistance (66). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48135? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48135 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. 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 48135? ▼
In ZIP code 48135, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 48135? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48135 is 26.9 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 48135? ▼
In ZIP code 48135, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48135? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48135 is 10.7% 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.