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Grosse Ile, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48138

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

10,371
442/sq mi
$126,582
Median income
$355,900
Median home value
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grosse Ile pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
442
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48138 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48138 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grosse Ile, Wayne County, Michigan, home to 10,371 residents across 23.5 square miles, a density of 442 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48138 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,582 (73% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $63,863. Poverty here runs at 4.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. The typical home here is valued at $355,900 (62% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,414 monthly, and 91.9% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is 31 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 48138 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 48138

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grosse Ile, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48138.

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 48138, Grosse Ile, 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

10,371

Population

23.5

Area (sq mi)

442

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48138?

50.4

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.8%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$126,582

Median Household Income

+73% vs state

$63,863

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48138 ranks nationally

Grosse Ile, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$126,582 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,441

Total Housing Units

4,140

Occupied Units

301

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.9%
Renter 8.1%

$355,900

Median Home Value

+62% vs state

$1,414

Median Rent

1971

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

+10.4%

YoY Change (2024)

148

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+48%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48138 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +48% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 111
2021 +8.8% 121
2022 +8.5% 131
2023 +2.1% 134
2024 +10.4% 148

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 145 business establishments in ZIP 48138, employing approximately 971 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,611,000.

145

Businesses

971

Employees

$35.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 11.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 9.7%
Construction 13 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 13 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 13 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 12 8.3%
Retail trade 11 7.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 7.6%
Manufacturing 5 3.5%
Finance and insurance 5 3.5%
Wholesale trade 4 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.8%
Information 4 2.8%

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 48138 vs 48183 →

ZIP 48138 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 48138 ranks #8 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 48138 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 48138 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
48183 Trenton, MI 43,182 3.3 mi
48192 Wyandotte, MI 25,883 5.2 mi
48193 Riverview, MI 15,623 3.9 mi
48173 Rockwood, MI 12,700 5.0 mi
48195 Southgate, MI 30,047 5.6 mi
48229 Ecorse, MI 9,556 8.2 mi
48146 Lincoln Park, MI 38,098 7.7 mi
48217 Detroit, MI 8,210 10.0 mi
48134 Flat Rock, MI 21,408 7.3 mi
48218 River Rouge, MI 7,903 9.8 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 Grosse Ile, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48138 in? ▼
ZIP code 48138 (Grosse Ile) 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 48138? ▼
ZIP code 48138 in Grosse Ile, MI has a population of 10,371 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48138? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48138 is $126,582, which is 66% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48138? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48138 is $355,900, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48138? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48138 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48138? ▼
ZIP code 48138 has 145 business establishments employing approximately 971 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48138? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48138 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Real estate and rental and leasing (15), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (14). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48138? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48138 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 48%. 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 48138? ▼
In ZIP code 48138, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.2% 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 48138? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48138 is 30.8 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 48138? ▼
In ZIP code 48138, approximately 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48138? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48138 is 4.1% 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.