Lincoln Park, MI · standard
ZIP Code 48146
Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,098
- 2,512/sq mi High-density area
- $58,616
- Median income Below-median income area
- $131,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lincoln Park pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,512
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48146 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 48146 (Lincoln Park, MI) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 151.7 in 2023 to 160.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 48146 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln Park, Wayne County, Michigan, with 38,098 residents across 15.2 square miles, a density of 2,512 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.
ZIP 48146 reports a modest median household income of $58,616 (20% below the average Michigan ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,788. The poverty rate is 21.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $131,000 (40% below the average Michigan ZIP), and median rent is $1,023; owner occupancy is 68.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 48146 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 48146
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln Park, MI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48146.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
113 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
81 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
79 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Construction
Construction
48 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48146, Lincoln Park, 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
38,098
Population
15.2
Area (sq mi)
2,512
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48146?
35.2
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
10.1%
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?
$58,616
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$27,788
Per Capita Income
21.5%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 48146 ranks nationally
Lincoln Park, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$58,616 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,434housing units
15,434
Total Housing Units
14,767
Occupied Units
667
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$131,000
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,023
Median Rent
1954
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
160
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+60%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48146 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +60% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.2% | 107 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 123 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 136 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 152 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 160 |
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 551 business establishments in ZIP 48146, employing approximately 4,613 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,606,000.
551
Businesses
4,613
Employees
$181.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 113 | 20.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 79 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 48 | 8.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 41 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 2.4% |
| Information | 10 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 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 48146 vs 48122 →
ZIP 48146 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48126
Dearborn (48126)
47,465 residents
- 48146
Lincoln Park (48146)
38,098 residents
- 48195
Southgate (48195)
30,047 residents
- 48101
Allen Park (48101)
28,200 residents
- 48192
Wyandotte (48192)
25,883 residents
- 48193 15,623
Riverview (48193)
15,623 residents
- 48122 10,727
Melvindale (48122)
10,727 residents
- 48229 9,556
Ecorse (48229)
9,556 residents
- 48120 8,274
Dearborn (48120)
8,274 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48146 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 48146 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 48101
Allen Park (48101)
$81,655 median income
- 48193
Riverview (48193)
$74,566 median income
- 48192
Wyandotte (48192)
$71,987 median income
- 48195
Southgate (48195)
$66,118 median income
- 48120
Dearborn (48120)
$66,006 median income
- 48146
Lincoln Park (48146)
$58,616 median income
- 48217
Detroit (48217)
$44,447 median income
- 48122
Melvindale (48122)
$42,185 median income
- 48126
Dearborn (48126)
$42,140 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 48146 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48122 | Melvindale, MI | 10,727 | 2.6 mi |
| 48229 | Ecorse, MI | 9,556 | 2.0 mi |
| 48101 | Allen Park, MI | 28,200 | 1.9 mi |
| 48192 | Wyandotte, MI | 25,883 | 2.6 mi |
| 48217 | Detroit, MI | 8,210 | 2.8 mi |
| 48195 | Southgate, MI | 30,047 | 3.0 mi |
| 48120 | Dearborn, MI | 8,274 | 4.4 mi |
| 48218 | River Rouge, MI | 7,903 | 3.4 mi |
| 48126 | Dearborn, MI | 47,465 | 5.7 mi |
| 48193 | Riverview, MI | 15,623 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 48146, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (38,098 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 48146 in?
ZIP code 48146 (Lincoln Park) 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 48146?
ZIP code 48146 in Lincoln Park, MI has a population of 38,098 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48146?
The median household income in ZIP 48146 is $58,616, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48146?
The median home value in ZIP 48146 is $131,000, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48146?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48146 is White at 60.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48146?
ZIP code 48146 has 551 business establishments employing approximately 4,613 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48146?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48146 are: Retail trade (113), Other services (except public administration) (81), Accommodation and food services (79). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48146?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48146 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 60%. 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 48146?
In ZIP code 48146, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 48146?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48146 is 24.4 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 48146?
In ZIP code 48146, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48146?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48146 is 21.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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