ZIP Code 48146
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Lincoln Park · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 38,098
- Median income
- $58,616
- Median home value
- $131,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.5%
- Land area
- 15.2 sq mi
2,512/sq mi
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
▼ 53% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.2
Detroit
ZIP code 48146 in Lincoln Park, Michigan has a population of 38,098. The median household income is $58,616, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $131,000, 53% below the US average. 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48146 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.2 square miles in Lincoln Park, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 38,098 residents, producing a population density of 2,512 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 48146 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48146 sits at $58,616 (20% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $27,788. The poverty rate stands at 21.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.4%. On housing, the median home value is $131,000 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $1,023 per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48146 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48146 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 48146
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$27,788
Per Capita Income
21.5%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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